Will population ageing spell the end of the welfare state?: a review of evidence and policy options

Will population ageing spell the end of the welfare state?: a review of evidence and policy options This brief reviews the main evidence on the health and long-term care costs associated with ageing populations to better understand the expected cost pressures due to changing demographics. At the same time, it explores how older populations can and do contribute meaningfully both in economic and societal terms, particularly if they are able to remain healthy and active into later life. World Health Organization