In Britain there are now 4 times more people over the age of 65 than in 1900. (10 million)
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17% of the population is now retired.
Most Africans die by the age of 48. In Britian averge life expectancy is 74 for men and 79 for women.
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Care of the elderly.
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PROBLEM: POOR HEALTH - 50% of prescriptiond are for people over 65. Diseases like stroke, heart attack and arthritis effect more people. Life threatening illnesses like cancer and strokes are more likely.
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PROBLEM: POVERTY - When someone retires their income drops. 70% of pensioners depend on the Old Age Pension. (15% of average male earnings)
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PROBLEM: LONELINESS - 2 million old people live alone and most of these are women. Bereavement, being housebound and disabled makes this worse.
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Most Africans die by the age of 48. In Britian averge life expectancy is 74 for men and 79 for women.
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