Felipe Court, expert in aging: “In Chile longevity is one of the highest in the continent”

The new 2024 Census revealed a profound demographic shift: Chile is no longer a young country. According to data from the latest survey, the Aging Index shows that for every 100 people aged 14 or younger, there are 79 people aged 65 or older in the country. This figure was 22,3 in 1992.The drastic ageing of the Chilean population imposes challenges such as the sustainability of the pension system until the need to strengthen health services, car…

Without a doubt, the information officialized by the 2024 Census, which confirmed that Chile is ageing rapidly, brought with it the concern from various areas of society regarding the preparation of our country for the care of the elderly. From public infrastructure, to the protection of mental health, to adequate food. The World Health Organization (WHO) explains, in an article published on its website, that, throughout the world, people live l…

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