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Slower population growth hastens the world’s aging Share of elderly increases as population growth may reach 11.2 billion by the end of the century, UN finds
Emerging markets race to get rich before getting old Governments in Asia, and Central and Eastern Europe face dramatic demographic changes – and are in dire need of far-reaching pension reforms
Living longer and better lives With more people living longer than ever, the next challenge lies with extending the healthy lifespan and reducing the cost of elderly care
Grey gangsters in Japan No major economy is as old as Japan. This is a cause for concern, poverty and crime among pensioners
