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Ageing Populations - UK Case Study
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- 1In 2005, what was the population over-6516%, by 2041 this could be 25%
- 2What are the causes of an ageing population1. People are living longer because of advances in medicine and improved living standards
2. Lots of babies were born in the 1940s and 1960s period called 'baby booms', which have then grown up to be 'pensioner booms'
3. Since the 1970s the birth rate has decreased - 3What are the problems with an ageing population?1. More elderly people are living in poverty
2. The Government is struggling to pay everyone's state pensions as taxes are low
3. The health service is under pressure because older people need more medical care - 4What are some strategies devised by the UK to manage an ageing population1. Raise the retirement age
2. Encourage the immigration of young people to the UK
3. Encourage women to have children
4. Encourage private pensions - 5Have the strategies worked?At the current time, it's difficult to tell as the issue is present. We'll know in future generations.
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- GCSE Population Change Flashcards on Ageing Populations - UK Case Study, created by JakeHull4 on 02/06/2016.
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