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World Service,10 Jun 1998,27 mins

The Cause of Ageing Populations

The Ageing Future

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The age distribution in most countries is skewed, the world is getting older. While the rate is faster in richer countries, the change can be seen everywhere. Population ageing isn't just about people getting older, it's also measured by the declining birth rate.

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