uk population change and ageing population 1.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? GeographyPopulation change and migrationASAQA Created by: joe steeleCreated on: 07-05-13 17:13 early 20th century? fell 1 of 20 mid 20th increased 2 of 20 no. of kids in 1900 3.5 3 of 20 1980 1.74 4 of 20 population of under 16's 1/5 of country (higher in the past) 5 of 20 life expec 51 in 1900 now 77 men 81 women 6 of 20 rise in jobs in tertiary sector. 40% in 1901 to 78% by 2001 7 of 20 drop in secondary manufacturing 51% in 1901 to 20% in 2001 8 of 20 ww2 many germans and jews migrated 9 of 20 commonwealth countries migrate here 10 of 20 eastern europe 11 of 20 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 15 of 20 problems with pension system now 60% pay taxes for 19% of old. 2030= 56% pay for 27% of old 16 of 20 old may be in poverty if have no savings 17 of 20 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 19 of 20 uk proposal women don't lose out on state pension for taking career break for kids 20 of 20
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