the uk's ageing population

Question 1

what is an ageing population

Answer 1

high proportion of older people

Question 2

what are the 2 reasons why the proportion of older people is increasing

Answer 2

1. lower birth rates rates because couples are having fewer children
2. people live longer due to better healthcare

life expectancy increased from 72 to 81 years in 2015

Question 3

name 2 areas of the uk where the proportion of older people is high

Answer 3

England and Wales

lower in Northern Ireland and Scotland

Question 4

where is the proportion of older people generally lower and why

Answer 4

big cities like London, Bristol and Manchester because a higher proportion of the population is of working age and want to live closer to their jobs

Question 5

why is the percentage of older people high in coastal areas

Answer 5

lots of people move there when they retire

Question 6

what are the social effects of an aging population

Answer 6

-healthcare services are under pressure because medical care has increased
-cant afford lots of children-drop in birth rate
-retired people do voluntary work- benefits community

Question 7

what are the economic effects of an aging population

Answer 7

-taxes rise for healthcare and pensions
-people not working pay less tax
-people have disposable income for goods and services which boosts economy

Question 8

what are 2 responses to the uk’s ageing population

Answer 8

-number of old people increase: taxes increase for healthcare
-raising age of pensions: to stay in work for longer and contribute to taxes and pensions