The structure

of the population

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According with the Washington Post “World population not only grows, but grows old”. (Oct., 2011)

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This is our reality.

World population is getting older and in developed countries the ageing of the human race has been faster.

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Fertility rates are decreasing globally and longevity is increasing.

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Life expectancy at birth.

Future trends in European population ageing

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This also happens in Portugal where the great majority of the population is between 15-64 years (66.3% ) and 65 years and over (17.3%).

There is also a decrease in birth rates because only 57% of the couples have children, normally one or two.

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This age structure of population is very positive because longer life is due to modern medicine and improvements in nutrition.

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And lower fertility rates correspond to more educational opportunities for women.

But, on the other hand, it creates economic problems like the provision of health care and old-age support.

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So, if world population is getting older Senior

Policies must be implemented and an extra effort

must be asked to youngsters and the working age

population to help provide older people a

comfortable and active ageing.

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Thank you for your attention!