Age & Aging: Crash Course Sociology #36

People are getting older – not just in the individual sense, but the human population itself. Today we’re going to explore those shifting patterns and their implications. We’ll go over the biological, psychological, and cultural aspects of aging, including some of the particular challenges that older individuals face.

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References:
Sociology by John J. Macionis, 15th edition (2014)

UN World Population Prospects, 2015 Revision

Demographic Trends in the 20th Century, US Census

2010 Census Shows Nation's Population is Aging

The Decline in US Fertility, Population Reference Bureau

National Vital Statistics Report, CDC

Percent of U.S. Adults 55 and Over with Chronic Conditions, CDC

Facts for Features: Older Americans Month: May 2017, US Census

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