Society and Livelihood

August 27, 2015

What can the Younger Generation do for an Aged Society?

  Youth I.D.E.A.S. 02 Society and Livelihood What can the Younger Generation do for an Aged Society? 27 August, 2015     The ageing population is a global trend.  According to the Census and Statistics Department’s recent estimate[1] of Hong Kong’s population, the proportion aged 65 or above is projected to rise markedly, from 13% in 2011 to 30% in 2041.  This means a gradual change from one elder for every three persons in the population, to almost one for every seven.   The rise in the median population age may also reflect this trend.  It is estimated that the […]