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The ageing of the baby boom generation

The ageing of the baby boom generation

What is the Baby Boomer Generation?

After the end of World War II, economies around the world began to recover, and birth rates rose significantly. Those born between 1946 and 1964 are known as the ‘Baby Boomer Generation.’ This generation is now approaching old age, bringing with it the issue of a super-aged society. What challenges will this pose to society?

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