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The Ageing Future

Exploring the social, economic and health issues around ageing

World Service,4 episodes

Episodes

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The Cause of Ageing Populations
The age distribution in most countries is skewed, the world is getting older
10 Jun 1998,27 mins
The Impact of an Ageing Population
A look at sustaining the working population
30 Jun 1998,27 mins
Sustaining a Lifestyle
A look at financially sustaining an ageing world
20 Jul 1998,28 mins
Getting Ready for Old Age
Old age will present natural and social challenges
25 Jul 1998,27 mins