Demographic Trends In The Uk : Ageing Population

Question 1

What are the 2 main reasons for an ageing population in the uk ?

Answer 1

1. Declining fertility rates in the uk

2. Increased life expectancy

Question 2

How have declining fertility rates caused an ageing population ? ( 3 points )

Answer 2

1. Increased involvement of women in employment has led to less children being born
2. Increased expense of children - people choosing to have fewer children
3. People are having children later on in life

Question 3

How has increased life expectancy caused and ageing population ? ( 4 points )

Answer 3

1. Greater advances in medical technology
2. Healthier lifestyles and diets
3. Less dangerous occupations
4. Better understandings of impacts of health

Question 4

Impacts of an ageing population ( 5 points )

Answer 4

1. Key ( 2016 ) - impacts on public services causing increased strain on social care
2. Growth of grey markets - old age as a period of consumption
3. Greater awareness of issues relating to old age - isolation
4. Political implications - elderly are more likely to be conservative
5. Availability of housing - many elders take up bigger housing which limits housing for younger families