Aging
The world crossed an important threshold in 2018, when the number of older people (over 64 years old) surpassed the number of young children (under the age of 5) for the first time ever. This section explores shifting demographics worldwide and their social, economic, and health consequences
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By 2050, the population of Americans age 65 and older is projected to increase by more than 50%
Rethinking Insurance for an Aging Population1.6 Years
Between 2019 and 2021, global life expectancy fell by 1.6 years
Global Life Expectancy Declines for First Time in 30 Years24%
About 24% of rural China is over the age of 60, compared to 18% in cities
COVID Deaths in Rural China13.2 M
In Nigeria, an estimated 13.2 million children were out of school before 2020
A Longer Life Begins in the Classroom13%
Only 13% of older adults in Kanagawa require long-term care, a far lower proportion than Japan's 20% average
A New Model for Healthy Aging57 Million
In 2019, there were more than 57 million people living with dementia globally—roughly the population of Italy
The Rising Price of Dementia127%
By 2050, New Zealand expects a 127 percent increase in the number of people with dementia
Memory Robber—Keeping Dementia From Stealing Our Future65.2 Years
In the AIAN population, life expectancy dropped from 67.1 years in 2020 to 65.2 years in 2021
The Disturbing Details Behind a Dip in U.S. Life Expectancy 77 Percent
77 percent of all vision loss occurs among people aged 50 and older
Putting Vision Loss and Aging into Focus62%
Population under age 25 in sub-Saharan Africa
Global Health by the Numbers: December 2019Featured
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China's Failing Bid to Reverse Population Decline
China's policies to combat population decline have struggled to address gender inequality and the cost of living
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Going Gray: National Aging Plans Gain Global Traction
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The Weaponization of Witchcraft Laws in Kenya
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How Not to Die Too Soon: The Politics Behind Life Expectancy
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Searching for Elderly Patients After the Los Angeles Wildfires
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What It Means to Legalize Assisted Death
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South Carolina Addresses the Geriatrician Gap
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South Korea's Plan to Avoid Population Collapse
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AI Gains Ground with Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Prevention
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Roadblocks to Gen Z's Mental Health Care
