Population Pyramids

Question 0

What are the problems with aging population?

Answer 0

Less economically active people, more elderly dependents
Old people taking up jobs - not retiring
Need facilities for elderly to stay in – nursing home

Question 1

What are problems with youthful population?

Answer 1

Children need healthcare (vaccines - expensive)
Children need education
More children reached childbearing age – pressure on healthcare

Question 2

How is a youthful population managed?

Answer 2

Introduce anti-natalist policy

Increased access to contraception

Question 3

How is an aging population managed?

Answer 3

Increasing retirement age
Encourage to save for retirement
Economically active migrants encouraged