This is the answer, what is the question?

Population pyramid

Sustainable population

Infant mortality

Remember:

A high number of young dependants means an LEDC

A high number of elderly dependants means an MEDC

Impact on the economy:

1) Why has the demand for healthcare increased?

2) Explain how social services are needed

3) Why is there a crisis with pensions?

85 and over

60-7450-59

75-84

1) Describe the changes shown by the bars between 1951 and 2031

2) Explain why these changes are happening

Age group

%

50-59 2860-74 4475-84 2085 + 8

UK population aged over 50 in 2031

What opportunities to our economy?

Can be quite wealthy

Lots of leisure time

Spend money on______________________________________

This creates_____________________________________

Some do voluntary work

They do jobs that____________________________________

Some still do paid work

Therefore they pay______

You are in charge of the country, give your response:

Select a statement from the bottom of page 187

Answer the critics

Social Economic

Financial strain on economyNeed more health careMore care homes by knocking down schoolsMore meals on wheelsMore pensions and benefits given outSome old people might not qualify for pensions

A population explosion is inevitable with more young people

Lots of children mean education needs to be provided