uk population change and ageing population

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early 20th century?
fell
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mid 20th
increased
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no. of kids in 1900
3.5
3 of 20
1980
1.74
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population of under 16's
1/5 of country (higher in the past)
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life expec
51 in 1900 now 77 men 81 women
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rise in jobs in
tertiary sector. 40% in 1901 to 78% by 2001
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drop in
secondary manufacturing 51% in 1901 to 20% in 2001
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ww2
many germans and jews migrated
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commonwealth
countries migrate here
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eastern
europe
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15% of pop
are immigrants
12 of 20
life expec increase from
50 in 1900 to 77 in men 81 in women
13 of 20
baby boom in
40's and 60's now retiring age
14 of 20
falling birth rate
= more old
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problems with pension system
now 60% pay taxes for 19% of old. 2030= 56% pay for 27% of old
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old may be in poverty if
have no savings
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nhs
put under pressure, old need more hospital care
18 of 20
managing ageing population=
increase retirement age, 65 for men 60 women by 2050 retire at 68, immigrate working age immigrants,encourage women to have children
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uk proposal
women don't lose out on state pension for taking career break for kids
20 of 20

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Card 2

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mid 20th

Back

increased

Card 3

Front

no. of kids in 1900

Back

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Card 4

Front

1980

Back

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Card 5

Front

population of under 16's

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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