problem/solution essay
Here's my full essay for the question we've been working on.
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will
this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be
taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
It is true that people in industrialised nations can expect to live longer than ever before.
Although there will undoubtedly be some negative consequences of this trend, societies
can take steps to mitigate these potential problems.
As people live longer and the populations of developed countries grow older, several
related problems can be anticipated. The main issue is that there will obviously be more
people of retirement age who will be eligible to receive a pension. The proportion of
younger, working adults will be smaller, and governments will therefore receive less
money in taxes in relation to the size of the population. In other words, an ageing
population will mean a greater tax burden for working adults. Further pressures will
include a rise in the demand for healthcare, and the fact young adults will increasingly
have to look after their elderly relatives.
There are several actions that governments could take to solve the problems described
above. Firstly, a simple solution would be to increase the retirement age for working
adults, perhaps from 65 to 70. Nowadays, people of this age tend to be healthy enough
to continue a productive working life. A second measure would be for governments to
encourage immigration in order to increase the number of working adults who pay
taxes. Finally, money from national budgets will need to be taken from other areas and
spent on vital healthcare, accommodation and transport facilities for the rising numbers
of older citizens.
In conclusion, various measures can be taken to tackle the problems that are certain to
arise as the populations of countries grow older.
(265 words, band 9
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