In many countries the proportion of older people is steadily increasing Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society

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In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?

With advances in technology and medicine people today tend to live much longer lives. As the proportion of older people steadily increased, there has been an ongoing debate about whether this has resulted in more positive or negative effects for society. Both arguments will be discussed in this essay alongside appropriate examples and a conclusion.

When a person reaches an age where they are no longer able to support their own living, the government intervenes to provide financial assistance. This assistance comes in the form of welfare payments, which are collected from tax payers. An incr...

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