greying population
This
is a population in which the number of the elderly (older people) is
increasing significantly.
One major reason for the increase is that the people are living
longer. Other reasons include the people in that population are
getting married later and having fewer children. In addition,
advancements and improvements in healthcare and medical technology
have also contributed to a greying population in some regions.
Penuaan Penduduk
Dalam
populasi begini, bilangan penduduk tua adalah tinggi berbanding
dengan populasi lain. Satu faktor utama peningkatan bilangan
penduduk tua adalah kerana manusia hidup lebih lama. Faktor-faktor
lain termasuk perkahwinan lewat, bilangan anak yang mengurang dan
perkembangan dalam perkhidmatan penjagaan kesihatan dan teknologi
perubatan.