White British and White Irish have highest proportions of people aged 65 and over
Companies target this age group for their workforce
Council and housing association houses
Purpose built bungalows
Sheltered accomidation with wardens or managers
Nursing homes-both local authorities and private developers provide housing
Close links with medical provision are also a factor-some of the most financially successful nursing homes are located on main roads to facilitate ambulmances
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Youthful Population
Large proportion of children and high fertility
High mortality and a reduction in numbers in each year group
Small proportion of elderly people
Mortality rates fall in large less developed countires e.g. India and China
Huge numbers of over 60's will cause major problems
Working population is reduced by migration to more developed countries
There may be few relatives to act as carers (due to migration and death through AIDS)
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