NATS 1840 Chapter 10: 10.2-Population Age Structure
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The number of people under the age of. 15 are major factors in determining a country"s future. Changes in the distribution of a country s age group have long lasting economic and social impacts. (e. g baby boomers) Rapid population decline as a result of more older people and fewer young people can lead to long-lasting economic and social problems. Rise in older people who consume large portions of medical care, government pension funds, that are funded by a decreasing number of taxpayers.