Key Researchers- Demographic Trends

Question 1

Harper 2012

Answer 1

Soon we will achieve radical longevity- there will be more centurions than ever before

Question 2

Harper

Answer 2

We are moving towards an American culture- replacing smoking with obesity and living for a long time with the help of medication

Question 3

Tranter 1996

Answer 3

3/4 of the decline in death rates from 1850 to 1970 is due to fall in infection related death

Question 4

McKeown 1972

Answer 4

Improved nutrition accounts for the reducation in death rates

Question 5

Walker 2011

Answer 5

The average difference in life expectancy of people who are disability free is 17 years

Question 6

Hirsch

Answer 6

Several important social policies will need to change for us to tackle the problems around ageing population

Question 7

Phillipson 1982

Answer 7

The old are of no use to capitalism

Question 8

Hunt

Answer 8

We can choose a lifestyle regardless of our age- age is a social construct

Question 9

Pilcher 1995

Answer 9

Inequalities such as gender and class remain important to an individuals choices and identity

Question 10

Age concern 2004

Answer 10

More people reported age discrimination than any other forms