The over 90s are now the fastest growing age group in the UK... and that's official! In 1911 there were 100 centenarians and now there are 9000. This figure could reach 40,000 by 1931. The BBC website today is carrying a good article on the causes and consequences of this change in population structure. Click the image to link.
Friday, September 28, 2007
One hundred and still counting...
The over 90s are now the fastest growing age group in the UK... and that's official! In 1911 there were 100 centenarians and now there are 9000. This figure could reach 40,000 by 1931. The BBC website today is carrying a good article on the causes and consequences of this change in population structure. Click the image to link.
