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

It is true that developed countries are experiencing longer life expectancy.

Although

there will undoubtedly be some negative consequences of

this

trend, societies can take steps to mitigate these potential problems. Several related issues can be anticipated when an elderly citizen is increasing. The main pressure is that the ageing population will put a heavy burden on the national budget. The greater number of

the old

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the older

older

aged and retire people rising brings about a higher claim on pension benefits.

Further problem

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A further problem

Further problems

that should be taken into account is the lack of young

laborers

someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

labourers

who contribute to the major part of the

labor

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

labour

force in a country. It is obvious that senior citizens cannot be so productive in comparison with the young generations, as a consequence,

this

issue will lead to the deceleration in the quantity of exports hindering the GDP of the country. There are several actions that governments could take to solve the problems described above.

Firstly

, a simple solution would be for the government to increase the retirement

age

for working adults, perhaps from 60 to 70. It is on the ground that people around

this

age

are still in a healthy condition to continue working.

For instance

, in Japan, companies encourage their senior workers to proceed with their jobs beyond the

age

of 60,

although

generally at reduced wages.

Therefore

, lengthen the working

age

will help relieve

the tense

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the tension

on the government’s social welfare. A

second

measure should be implemented is to allow the immigration of young people from other countries.

This

action will diminish the ageing citizens, which can accelerate the young workforce. In conclusion, various measures can be taken to tackle the problems that are certain to arise as the populations of countries grow older.