UK's ageing population

Question 1

Causes of the UK ageing population

Answer 1

Better medical care (NHS)
Less births as women choose to have a career over starting a family

Question 2

Positive impacts of ageing population

Answer 2

Lower crime rate
Decreased carbon footprint
Increasing available mentors

Question 3

Negative impacts of ageing population

Answer 3

Strain on health care services
Smaller workforce and high pension costs
Less urgency to advocate for environmental problems

Question 4

Government strategies to cope with ageing population

Answer 4

Specialised housing for elder
Raising pension age to 67
Financial support for informal caregivers