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The aging population refers to the significant increase in the proportion of older individuals within a population, resulting from declining fertility rates and

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The aging population refers to the significant increase in the proportion of older individuals within a population, resulting from declining fertility rates and mortality rates. This phenomenon is observed in most countries, with the global population experiencing a historic shift towards an older demographic. The United Nations projects that this trend will continue, with the population aged 65 and above expected to account for an increasingly larger share of the total population.