November Population Structure: Ageing Populations Objectives To understand what an ageing population isTo understand what an ageing population is To know that only some areas are ageing: SCALETo know that only some areas are ageing: SCALE To learn to write a CASE STUDY: An Ageing population in the UKTo learn to write a CASE STUDY: An Ageing population in the UK To know about the implications of an ageing populationTo know about the implications of an ageing population "We live in an era of unprecedented, rapid and inexorable global ageing." HelpAge International, 2005

Starter: IPADS: CIA Factbook -world-factbook/index.htmlhttps:// -world-factbook/index.html Compare the Age structure / life expectancy / Median age of different countries

Facts: In 2000, there were 600 million people aged 60 and over; there will be 1.2 billion by 2025 and 2 billion by 2050.In 2000, there were 600 million people aged 60 and over; there will be 1.2 billion by 2025 and 2 billion by In % of the world population was over 65 years old.In % of the world population was over 65 years old. Africa is home to only 6% of the world's population aged over 65.Africa is home to only 6% of the world's population aged over 65. Today, about two thirds of all older people are living in the developing world; by 2025, it will be 75%.Today, about two thirds of all older people are living in the developing world; by 2025, it will be 75%. In the developed world, the very old (age 80+) is the fastest growing population group.In the developed world, the very old (age 80+) is the fastest growing population group. Women outlive men in virtually all societies; consequently in very old age, the ratio of women/men is 2:1.Women outlive men in virtually all societies; consequently in very old age, the ratio of women/men is 2:1.

Describe - Where in the world is suffering from an aging population? (OPPAD) Explain - Why might this be????? The Global scale Scale: -Continent -Country MEDC/ LEDC -Urban / Rural

Skill: Writing a Case Study A case study is a summary of a real life example. It is useful to organise your summary page. Categories that you might use: –Eg: A case study of the Bangkok floods: Human causes, physical causes, Impacts: environmental, social, economic, political Aid / relief efforts Flood management –Eg: A case study of an ageing population Reasons for the ageing population Advantages and disadvantages on the economy, society and politics Managing an ageing population

Distribution of Elderly in the UK (2002 figures) The Ageing UK Case study: An Ageing Population in the South West of England: Devon

Case study: Read the information sheet and watch the DVD – take notes and highlight. Using the information complete the case study template