In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Some think this is good, while others believe this is a problem for a country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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population
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in the world. Some are of the opinion that
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is beneficial for the country
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others consider
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views and in my opinion
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the aged
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is not good for the nation. The increase in
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the percentage
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of senior citizens is disadvantageous for
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the progress
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of the country. The young
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are involved in productivity and
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the relative decrease of
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will affect negatively. According to world bank
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many countries including
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Kingdom the average age of the
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is on the higher side and in these
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there is a fall in the economy.
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the elderly
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to
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as most of them will require increased access to health care.
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, the experience of the elderly age group individual should be utilised by the youngsters to move forward overcoming the difficulties faced
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the young with the experience of the elderly. Overall, in
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though the growing elderly age group hinders the growth of the nation, it can be beneficial if the government and the corporate
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their experience for the betterment of the society.
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