What problems do an ageing population bring to the UK?

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What problems do an ageing population bring to the

There are many different problems that an ageing popualtion can bring to a countries economic, environmental and soical aspects. These include:

  • Low/declining fertility- Women in Britain are having fewer children then previous generations 
  • Risinglongevity- People are living longer, due to health improvements and improvement in diet and preventive care. 
  • Gaps in the job market- Many businesses and public services lack in empolyment and skills 
  • Pressure on healthcare- as well as social services 
  • Funding- public services and housing are struugling to find the funding for new builds because of the lack of work 
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