Health Bulletin
UN warns over impact of rapidly ageing populations
At present, 30% of Japan's population are over age 60.Photo: AFP
The world needs to do more to prepare for the impact of a rapidly ageing population, the UN has warned — particularly in developing countries. Within 10 years, the number of people aged over 60 will pass one billion, a report by the UN Population Fund said. The demographic shift will present huge challenges to countries' welfare, pension and healthcare systems.
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