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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 4, 2025

4 min

Decoding the Demographic Shift: Why is Japan's Elderly Population So High?

As of 2022, nearly 30% of Japan's population was over 65, the highest proportion globally [1.2.3]. The answer to 'Why is Japan's elderly population so high?' lies in a unique combination of world-leading life expectancy and a persistently low birth rate.

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Oct 2, 2025

6 min

What is the aging problem in Korea?

By December 2024, South Korea officially became a “super-aged” society, meaning more than 20% of its population is aged 65 or older. The heart of this demographic challenge lies in the complex combination of a rapidly falling birth rate and increasing life expectancy, creating a major societal imbalance known as the aging problem in Korea.

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