HLST200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Lean Body Mass, Coronary Artery Disease, Skeletal Muscle
1 Apr 2016
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Median age in canada was 39. 9 in 2011 in comparison to 26. 2 in 1971. Older adults are now fastest growing age group in canada due to low ferility rates, an increase in life expectancy, and efects of the baby boom. Ns highest percent of seniors at 16. 5%, alberta w/ 10. 8%; women form 2/3 of senior"s populaion. Life expect: 83 in w and 79 in m. War veterans in ww1 and ii or the korean make up signiicant porion of senior populaion; 1/5 senor males served in war ime. Canadian seniors born outside canada immigrated when young. Variety of issues related to your own age + overall aging populaion: Reirement cost: unless changes are made to decrease demand on the old age security program and the. Canada/quebec pension plans, taxes on workers may be increased. Health costs: some experts argue that health costs will soar b/c those 65 and over use health care services but this may not be true.
