Japan - CS Flashcards
(13 cards)
What are implications of the Japanese low fat diet
Obesity and heart disease is less of a problem
Why is contraception so accessible
HIC
Very few religious/social taboos
More women have access to education therefore…
More focussed on having a career
Meaning they have less children
How much of the governments budget is spent on pensions
25%
How much of the governments public spending is on the elderly
40%
How many elderly live without care/support
4 million
what are the reasons for an aging population
Excellent public healthcare
Healthy diets
Cleaner air
How much of the GDP is spent on healthcare
10%
Positive impacts of an aging population
Very successful secondary sector
Less pressure on schools
Creates jobs in healthcare
Extra revenue
Negative impacts of an aging population
Economic growth hindered
Increased stress on healthcare
4 million live alone
Lack of workers
Governmental responses to an aging population
Increased consumption tax by 10%
Providing free healthcare
retirement age increased to 70
Encouraged immigration
What is the land use in Japan
75% mountains
68% forest
90% live in cities
Population of Japan
126,670,000
