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G W Leeson

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PubMed1992

The situation of the elderly in Denmark.

In this paper, basic socio-economic and demographic data about the elderly are presented. Since the younger elderly are more active and have better health than previous generations and since the older elderly comprise the group likely to make most demands on society, the paper concentrates mainly on those aged 75 and over. The demography of the elderly is considered by way of introduction, followed by more specific topics of particular interest for the group in question, such as finance, household composition, institutions and service, health and family structure. In conclusion, the inter-action between the public sector, the private sector, the independent sector (volunteers) and the family (social) network is considered in relation to ensuring acceptable quality of life for elderly persons in Denmark.

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PubMed1982

Demographic ageing in Denmark in the twentieth century.

"In the twentieth century the Danish population has, in demographic terms, aged considerably, the proportion of the population aged 60 years and over having increased from 9.8 to 19.6 per cent. The expected population development for the remainder of this century suggests that this ageing will continue until about 1990, after which the effects of previous fertility experience will reduce the proportions of elderly. Although the proportion of elderly begins to decrease after 1990, the number of persons aged 85+ by the year 2000 is expected to increase substantially."

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Ageing and economic welfare.

"The purpose of the present paper is to seek to elucidate the effects of recent and future population development upon the economic welfare of the Danish population as a whole, but especially of the elderly." It is shown that the proportion of the elderly in the total population has increased from 10 percent in 1900 to 20 percent in 1984 and is likely to increase to 21 percent in 2000 and 30 percent in 2025. The consequent increase in the dependency burden on those of working age is examined. The need for greater economic efficiency, higher fertility, and increased labor force participation by the elderly in order for the country to respond to this challenge is noted. (summary in FRE, ITA)

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