While the United Kingdom's population is growing, it is also ageing. According to the official handbook, which factors are the primary reasons for the increase in life expectancy that drives this demographic change?
- Improved healthcare and better living standardsCevap
- BA significant increase in the national birth rate
- CThe mass migration of young families to other countries
- DThe introduction of a lower legal retirement age
Cevap
The primary reasons for the increase in life expectancy are improved healthcare and better living standards.
The correct answer is correct because the official Life in the UK handbook states that the ageing population is a result of people living longer than in the past, primarily due to improved healthcare and better living standards.
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Drivers of the Ageing Population