Tag: Demographics
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Opinion: Flight delayed again? Who’s to blame in the air travel blame game?
[ad_1] Flight delays, ground stops, and cancellations are all in the news. Travel over the July 4 holiday was described as a flightmare. Who or what is to blame? The airline industry blames the FAA, the FAA blames the airlines, many cite the lingering effects of the pandemic, some blame technology, others point to extreme weather and smoke from…
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India is now the most populous nation. But this metric is more important
[ad_1] India became the world’s most populous country on Friday, ending China’s long reign as the global No. 1, according to an analysis of United Nations population projections. The analysis shows that India’s population reached 1,425,782,975 on Friday. India has overwhelming economic potential, not only due to its enormous population but also because of its…
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India is overtaking China today as the world’s most populous country
[ad_1] India is overtaking China today as the most populated country in the world, according to a MarketWatch projection of data released by the United Nations, which suggests India’s population will hit 1,425,782,975 today, while China’s will fall to 1,425,748,032. China had been the world’s most populous country since at least 1950, when the UN…
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The healthcare system is unprepared for an aging population
[ad_1] The U.S. healthcare system must address the shortage of geriatricians — and fast. The U.S. population is growing and aging, with an estimated 42% increase in those aged 65 and older between 2019 and 2034. The shortage of primary care providers in the U.S. means 17,800 to 48,000 fewer doctors will be available than…