In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that can be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.

It is true that many industrialised countries have been experiencing increases in life expectancy. Some problems have resulted from

this

tendency and they should be tackled by a number of effective solutions from governments. As

median age

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the median age

in a population

increases

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increase

, several related problems can be anticipated. The main issue is that government

have

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has

to devote a larger budget to

pension

spending due to an increasing proportion of retired people claiming

pension

benefits. Meanwhile, tax revenues are likely to diminish as there is

lower number

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a lower number

the lower number

of working adults who pay income taxes. Higher

pension

spending and lower government income may cause

budget deficit

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a budget deficit

of a nation and

therefore

, threaten its economy as a whole. Another problem is ageing populations will put a heavy burden on

healthcare system

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the healthcare system

healthcare systems

. It is within the realm of possibility that

old

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older

people are more vulnerable to chronic diseases related to

cardiovascular or immune system

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the cardiovascular or immune system

a cardiovascular or immune system

which require special medical treatment.

As a result

, current medical facilities may fail to serve the growing demands of an ageing population. The government could take some steps to address

problems

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the problems

mentioned above. The

first

remedy would be to narrow down the list receiving pensions. In other word, pensions should be targeted just to those on low incomes, and those who do not have a private

pension

.

This

helps to reduce inequality and the total cost of pensions. Another cure would be encouraging immigration of young working adults as young immigrant workers pay income tax without being eligible for state pensions.

This

will lead to higher tax revenues for the governments.

Finally

, it is integral for the authorities to reallocate national budgets and make more investment in national healthcare system for the rising

number

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amount

of older residents. In conclusion, there are various negative consequences as population of nations grow older and appropriate steps can be taken to mitigate these problems.