Managing Populations

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Aired on May 23, 2017, 1:30 AM

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Description

A series of 2 case studies into the causes, impacts and challenges presented by large youthful populations in the Gambia, and a large ageing population in the UK.

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Status: Ended
Language: English
Runtime: 30 min
Premiered: May 23, 2017
Ended: May 23, 2017
Schedule: Tuesday at 12:00 AM

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Episodes (1 Season · 2 Episodes)

Managing Youthful Populations

This program covers all the issues and implications associated with managing a youthful and growing population. The Gambia, with one of the most youthful populations in the world, is used as a case study. The role of contraception and family planning is looked at in detail, as are the pressures on resources and the environment. The programme then looks at how governments and NGOs are working together to provide schools, housing and healthcare

May 23, 2017

30 min

Ageing Populations

This resource examines the issues surrounding an ageing population in the UK, using East Devon as a case study. It illustrates the causes, impacts and management of the UK's ageing population and changing dependency ration. It shows how governments, NGOs and individuals are meeting the challenges at a national and local level. It then explores the strain on healthcare, transport, housing, the pensions time bomb and the growing crisis of care.