Population of older people set to surpass number of children!
Monday, 20. July 2009, 21:57:12
Population of older people set to surpass number of children, report finds
US census bureau report highlights shift in global population that may bring social and economic changes worldwide.
The world is about to cross a demographic landmark of huge social and economic importance, with the proportion of the global population 65 and over set to outnumber children under five for the first time.
A new report by the US census bureau highlights a huge shift towards not just an ageing but an old population, with formidable consequences for rich and poor nations alike. The transformation carries with it challenges for families and policymakers, ranging from how to care for older people living alone to how to pay for unprecedented numbers of pensioners – more than 1 billion of them by 2040.
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Man, this is going have huuuuge implications on guys my age and younger!Not just financially but think of all those slow moving drivers that'll be clogging our beach roads at the weekend & holidays
Even worst, they might take-up caravaning!
US census bureau report highlights shift in global population that may bring social and economic changes worldwide.
The world is about to cross a demographic landmark of huge social and economic importance, with the proportion of the global population 65 and over set to outnumber children under five for the first time.
A new report by the US census bureau highlights a huge shift towards not just an ageing but an old population, with formidable consequences for rich and poor nations alike. The transformation carries with it challenges for families and policymakers, ranging from how to care for older people living alone to how to pay for unprecedented numbers of pensioners – more than 1 billion of them by 2040.
LINK
Man, this is going have huuuuge implications on guys my age and younger!Not just financially but think of all those slow moving drivers that'll be clogging our beach roads at the weekend & holidays
Even worst, they might take-up caravaning!
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