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It is possible that a smaller workforce, coupled with increased numbers of longer-living elderly, may have a negative impact on the social security system. The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates that the dependency ratio (people ages 65+ divided by people ages 20–64) in 2080 will be over 40%, compared to the 20% in 2005. [ 91 ]
This phenomenon is known as the "paradox of ageing". This may be a result of social comparison; [146] for instance, the older people get, the more they may consider themselves in better health than their same-aged peers. [147] Elderly people often associate their functional and physical decline with the normal ageing process. [148] [149]
Population ageing is a shift in the distribution of a country's population towards older ages and is usually reflected in an increase in the population's mean and median ages, a decline in the proportion of the population composed of children, and a rise in the proportion of the population composed of the elderly.
The number of over-65s living in county and rural areas has increased by a million over the past decade, County Council Network analysis shows. Boom in elderly in rural areas ‘increasing ...
Years ago, the National Geographic fellow noticed that people seemed to live a lot longer in some places than in Why people in some areas live longer Skip to main content
Population ageing is more prevalent in those living in rural defined areas than BUAs (built up areas [21]). [1] [22] The cities identified as the youngest were primarily those with a higher proportion of migrant populations. [22] These were: Slough, Oxford, Luton, London, Cambridge, Leicester, Milton Keynes, Coventry, Cardiff, Bradford and ...
Years ago, the National Geographic fellow noticed that people seemed to live a lot longer in some places than in. If you feel the years are speeding past you, author Dan Buettner has some ideas ...
When it comes to living a long life, most people might tell you to stay away from junk food, cigarettes or alcohol... But Jessie Gallan says the key to longevity is staying away from men. And we ...