aging population

An aging population is a demographic trend where the median age of a population increases due to rising life expectancy and declining birth rates, leading to a higher proportion of elderly people.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to its severe impact on public services, such as the closure of a hospital's delivery room in South Korea, and the resulting demand for innovative solutions like AI-powered care.

Latest on aging population

• South Korean city of nearly 100,000 closes its last delivery room amid aging population, doctor shortage
• Beyond the Visit: How AI Companion Technology Is Reshaping Outcomes for Aging Populations
• In aging South Korea, AI dolls are caring for the elderly
• Asia's richest country is now super-aged, with more than 1 in 5 citizens 65 or older

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