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question:
1. _____ has the world’s youngest population, but the proportion of older people is expected to double in the next 30 years. Please say the name of the country.
2. A 2021 report found that around 5.7% of older adults in India live alone, making them vulnerable to health risks and loneliness. Which two states have the highest number of people living alone without a spouse or support?
3. There is a movement to focus on aging as a medical challenge that requires investment in anti-aging research. What is it called? When is it celebrated?
4. Older women are more likely to be widowed, live alone and have no assets of their own, according to a new United Nations report. Which health conditions does this leave women at risk for? Which are the highest risks for women over 80?
5. In what year did 159 countries adopt the Madrid International Plan of Action on Aging, a milestone to address the needs and challenges of aging populations?
Visual question:
The age and gender pyramid of the country’s population shows that the number of older people exceeds the number of people of working age and children. Please say the name of the country.
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