The impact of the older generation on England's healthcare system
The government has produced a report looking at the impact people aged over 65 have on the NHS. We look at the figures
The proportion of England aged over 65 has increased dramatically over the past 50 years and looks set to grow even more in the coming decades
In 1951, 11% of people were aged 65 and less than 1% were over 85. In 2011, those proportions had increased to 16% and 2% respectively. Government projections suggest that by 2051, one in four will be over 65 while 7% of the population will be 85 and over. Guardian
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