Facts: In 2000, there were 600 million people aged 60 and over; there will be 1.2 billion by 2025 and 2 billion by 2050.In 2000, there were 600 million people aged 60 and over; there will be 1.2 billion by 2025 and 2 billion by In % of the world population was over 65 years old.In % of the world population was over 65 years old. Africa is home to only 6% of the world's population aged over 65.Africa is home to only 6% of the world's population aged over 65. Today, about two thirds of all older people are living in the developing world; by 2025, it will be 75%.Today, about two thirds of all older people are living in the developing world; by 2025, it will be 75%. In the developed world, the very old (age 80+) is the fastest growing population group.In the developed world, the very old (age 80+) is the fastest growing population group. Women outlive men in virtually all societies; consequently in very old age, the ratio of women/men is 2:1.Women outlive men in virtually all societies; consequently in very old age, the ratio of women/men is 2:1.
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November November Population Structure: Population Structure: Ageing Populations Ageing Populations Objectives Objectives • To understand what an ageing population is To understand what an ageing population is • To know that only some areas are ageing: SCALE To know that only some areas are ageing: SCALE • To learn to write a CASE STUDY: An Ageing population in the To learn to write a CASE STUDY: An Ageing population in the UK UK • To know about the implications of an ageing population To know about the implications of an ageing population "We live in an era of unprecedented, rapid and inexorable global ageing." "We live in an era of unprecedented, rapid and inexorable global ageing." HelpAge International, 2005 HelpAge International, 2005
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Population Structure: Population Structure: Ageing PopulationsAgeing Populations
ObjectivesObjectives•To understand what an ageing population isTo understand what an ageing population is•To know that only some areas are ageing: SCALETo know that only some areas are ageing: SCALE•To learn to write a CASE STUDY: An Ageing population in the UKTo learn to write a CASE STUDY: An Ageing population in the UK•To know about the implications of an ageing populationTo know about the implications of an ageing population
"We live in an era of unprecedented, rapid and inexorable global ageing." "We live in an era of unprecedented, rapid and inexorable global ageing." HelpAge International, 2005HelpAge International, 2005
Facts:Facts:• In 2000, there were In 2000, there were 600 million600 million people aged 60 and over; there will people aged 60 and over; there will
be be 1.2 billion1.2 billion by 2025 and by 2025 and 2 billion2 billion by 2050. by 2050.
• In 2002 7% of the world population was over 65 years old.In 2002 7% of the world population was over 65 years old.• • Africa is home to only 6% of the world's population aged over 65.Africa is home to only 6% of the world's population aged over 65.
• Today, about Today, about two thirdstwo thirds of all older people are living in the developing of all older people are living in the developing world; by 2025, it will be world; by 2025, it will be 75%.75%.
• In the developed world, the In the developed world, the very oldvery old (age 80+) is the fastest growing (age 80+) is the fastest growing population group. population group.
• Women outlive men in virtually all societies; consequently in very old Women outlive men in virtually all societies; consequently in very old age, the ratio of women/men is age, the ratio of women/men is 2:12:1. .
Describe- Where in the world is suffering from an aging population? (OPPAD)
Explain
- Why might this be?????
The Global scale
Scale: - Continent- Country MEDC/ LEDC- Urban / Rural
Skill: Writing a Case Study• A case study is a summary of a real life example.
• It is useful to organise your summary page. Categories that you might use:
– Eg: A case study of the Bangkok floods:• Human causes, physical causes, • Impacts: environmental, social, economic, political• Aid / relief efforts• Flood management
– Eg: A case study of an ageing population• Reasons for the ageing population• Advantages and disadvantages on the economy, society and politics• Managing an ageing population
Distribution of Elderly in the UK (2002 figures)
The Ageing UK
Case study:
An Ageing Population in the South West of England: Devon
Case study:
• Read the information sheet and watch the DVD – take notes and highlight.
• Using the information complete the case study template
