Social and economic impacts of an ageing population

Question 1

Increased pressure on public services features

Answer 1

greater demand for services like hospitals. More people are needed to care for the elderly, so more carers and nurses will need training.

Question 2

Population decline features

Answer 2

working population may have fewer children, because they have older dependents, leading to a reduction in birth rate

Question 3

Reduced workforce features

Answer 3

smaller proportion of the population is working, which will slow economic growth

Question 4

Increased taxes features

Answer 4

greater proportion of older people claiming pensions and support means higher taxes for working populations