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WHAT'S NEXT?: Between 2000 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population aged over 60 will double from about 11 per cent to 22 per cent.

  • [New] The WHO recommends organized, population-based mammography screening every 2 years for women at average risk for breast cancer aged 50-69 years in well-resourced settings. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • [New] As the UK adapts to the consequences of an ageing population, identifying young talent now will stand businesses in good stead. Raconteur
  • [New] Economic hardships and limited opportunities drive many younger Cubans to seek better prospects abroad, leaving behind an ageing population needing care and support. LatinAmerican Post
  • [New] In the U.S., hospitalized veterans aged 65 and older face a 30-day mortality risk of 6.4% for COVID-19 and 3.7% for influenza - significantly higher than younger populations. School of Public Health | Brown University
  • [New] With baby boomers reaching retirement age through 2031, the Florida destination is poised for even more growth in years to come. moveBuddha
  • [New] Just under half of working-age adults in the UK have numeracy skills at or below the level expected of an 11-year-old, with about 20 million people in Britain having poor numeracy skills. FinExtra
  • [New] Over a fifth of adults are borrowing more money to keep up with living costs, the proportion of pensioner households renting privately during retirement could increase 3-fold over the next 20 years and the UK has a projected £350 billion annual long-term savings gap. The Pensions Management Institute
  • [New] In 2024, 14.6 million people in Ukraine will need humanitarian assistance, including populations experiencing multiple vulnerabilities, such as people with disabilities, the elderly, and children. USCRI
  • As the size of the U.S. population age 65 and older continues to grow (from 58 million in 2021 to 88 million by 2050), so too will the number and proportion of Americans with Alzheimer's or other dementias given increased risk of dementia with advancing age. Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
  • A third of babies born in 2013 are predicted to reach the age of 100, while the US Census Bureau predicts the number of people aged over 85 will triple by 2060. The National
  • The Middle East is investing heavily in the science of longevity that could make reaching 90 years of age an expected part of lifespan. The National
  • Deposits held in Europe are likely to generate between €15bn and €20bn in after-tax profits between now and the end of 2027, depending on the evolution of global interest rates, a senior EU official said. The Guardian
  • China could double its dependency ratio, the proportion of the population of non-working age compared with the proportion of working age, by 2100. The Diplomat
  • Korea will face a critical shortage of 1.55 million workers to take care of the elderly, sick and children by 2042 due to an ageing society and increasing number of young, working couples. koreatimes
  • Accelerating the demographic transition, which leads to a higher share of working-age people in Tanzania, would lead to almost double per capita GDP growth by 2050 and potentially lift six million people out of poverty. World Bank
  • If no measures are taken, incontinence is poised to become a major health problem in Europe, exacerbated by an ageing population and resulting in a total economic burden of €320 billion in 2030. Med-Tech Innovation
  • Senior Russian officials continue efforts to portray the West as an existential threat to Russia to justify Russia's long term war effort and to deter further Western military aid provisions to Ukraine. Institute for the Study of War
  • The war in Ukraine could escalate into a full-scale war across Europe, a senior Russian military officer has warned, adding the probability of Moscow's forces becoming involved in a new conflict is increasing significantly. Yahoo News
  • Old-age dependency is expected to reach around 70% by 2050, meaning that by then three people of working age will have to support two elders, compared to only one elder supported by four working people today. Statista
  • With one of the lowest fertility rates in the world and a steadily growing life expectancy, the average age of Taiwan's population is increasing quickly, and the share of people aged 65 and above is expected to reach around 37.5% of the total population in 2050. Statista
  • An increase in CHNV nationals under the age of 18 entering Texas under the Parole Program will inevitably result in at least some costs for Texas. The New York Times
  • People of all age groups are exploring thriving opportunities that address India's needs. ThePrint

Last updated: 27 March 2024



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