is a Socialist Republic located in Southeast Asia. Though small in size, it is the 13th most populated country in the world, with over 89 million inhabitants. According to a 2010 estimation, about 26% are 0-14 years of age, ~68% are 15-64 years old, and ~6% are 65 years and over. Though the "elders" make up only a small percentage of the population, most of the population is in the aging process. The children make up one-third of Vietnam's population. That is about 23 millions children, which is a tremendously large number. However, with the nation expanding and transitioning into a developing country, health will be a major concern. Very much like the United States, Vietnam will have a problem when then the baby boom generation ages. Health policies and solutions in Vietnam is different from those in the U.S., but when coupled with the developments in the country, it raises a warning flag. People will demand more as Vietnam gains more. Several political, economical, and social issues be will critical in understanding what the current and future elderly will face.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Population Expansion
Vietnam 
is a Socialist Republic located in Southeast Asia. Though small in size, it is the 13th most populated country in the world, with over 89 million inhabitants. According to a 2010 estimation, about 26% are 0-14 years of age, ~68% are 15-64 years old, and ~6% are 65 years and over. Though the "elders" make up only a small percentage of the population, most of the population is in the aging process. The children make up one-third of Vietnam's population. That is about 23 millions children, which is a tremendously large number. However, with the nation expanding and transitioning into a developing country, health will be a major concern. Very much like the United States, Vietnam will have a problem when then the baby boom generation ages. Health policies and solutions in Vietnam is different from those in the U.S., but when coupled with the developments in the country, it raises a warning flag. People will demand more as Vietnam gains more. Several political, economical, and social issues be will critical in understanding what the current and future elderly will face.
is a Socialist Republic located in Southeast Asia. Though small in size, it is the 13th most populated country in the world, with over 89 million inhabitants. According to a 2010 estimation, about 26% are 0-14 years of age, ~68% are 15-64 years old, and ~6% are 65 years and over. Though the "elders" make up only a small percentage of the population, most of the population is in the aging process. The children make up one-third of Vietnam's population. That is about 23 millions children, which is a tremendously large number. However, with the nation expanding and transitioning into a developing country, health will be a major concern. Very much like the United States, Vietnam will have a problem when then the baby boom generation ages. Health policies and solutions in Vietnam is different from those in the U.S., but when coupled with the developments in the country, it raises a warning flag. People will demand more as Vietnam gains more. Several political, economical, and social issues be will critical in understanding what the current and future elderly will face.
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