Section 1
The Aging Population
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Aging
Aging is the process of people growing older.
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Composition of the Older Population
The elderly proportion of the population is growing around the world, but it is greater in developed countries.
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Gender Differences in Aging
Aging to sex ratios show women living longer than men, but this gap has been quickly narrowing since 1990.
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Aging and Race
Individuals with different racial backgrounds tend to have different experiences with old age.
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Aging and Wealth
In order to assist the elderly with their living and healthcare costs, the U.S. government established assistance programs like Medicare.
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Global Aging
Global aging differs depending on the access to economic and social resources; thus, industrialized countries tend to have older populations.