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Greece faces significant aging population challenges
Giorgos Piperopoulos examines the psychosocial and physical challenges associated with the 'third age,' or life after 65. He notes that while often called the 'golden age,' this period frequently involves significant health issues, including a gradual loss of strength and increased vulnerability to infections.
Demographic data highlights a significant aging trend within the European Union, where approximately 20.3% of the 450 million residents are aged 65 or older. Greece is among the most aged nations in the EU, with 23% of its population currently in this age bracket. Projections indicate that by 2050, one-third of the Greek population will be 65 or older, creating a combination of rapid aging and hyper-aging within the country.
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European Union · Giorgos Piperopoulos · Greece · United Nations · University of Macedonia
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 20.3% of the European Union population is aged 65 or older. www.kapa-news.gr · olympiobima.gr · www.militaire.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The seventh decade of life, following age 65, is often characterized by a decline in physical and psychological health. www.kapa-news.gr · olympiobima.gr · www.militaire.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Greece has an aging population with 23% of its citizens aged 65 or older. www.kapa-news.gr · olympiobima.gr · www.militaire.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The United Nations observes International Day of Older Persons every year on October 1st. www.kapa-news.gr · olympiobima.gr · www.militaire.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Projections suggest that by 2050, one-third of the Greek population will be aged 65 or older. www.kapa-news.gr · olympiobima.gr · www.militaire.gr