Aging
The world crossed an important threshold in 2018, when the number of older people (over 64 years) surpassed the number of young children (under 5 years) 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 Population11%
About 11% of Brazil's population is 65 or older, a share that is expected to double by 2040
Brazil's Population Fragility Taxes National Health Systems50%
Roughly half of the world's population holds ageist attitudes
Going Gray: National Aging Plans Gain Global Traction1.6 Years
Between 2019 and 2021, global life expectancy fell by 1.6 years
Global Life Expectancy Declines for First Time in 30 Years13.2 M
In Nigeria, an estimated 13.2 million children were out of school before 2020
A Longer Life Begins in the Classroom57 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 201950%
The number of geriatric physicians increased 50% between 2020 and 2023
Going Gray: National Aging Plans Gain Global TractionAging
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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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A New Era for Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
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Brazil's Population Fragility Taxes National Health Systems
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Helping Older Adults Navigate AI Scams
by Cynthia Lien
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New Book Examines "Why Black Americans Die Sooner"
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Going Gray: National Aging Plans Gain Global Traction
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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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The Weaponization of Witchcraft Laws in Kenya
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What It Means to Legalize Assisted Death
