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AECOM Impact Blog: The Effects of a Silver Future

Sep 10, 2014 10:00 AM ET
Campaign: Thought Leadership
In this feature, Dr. Thomas Tang, AECOM corporate sustainability director in Asia, shares his views on the possible social effects of a future with a disproportionately larger elderly population.

AECOM Impact Blog

By: Dr. Thomas S.K. Tang
AECOM Corporate Sustainability Director, Asia

Longevity, in general, will increase through better health care and lifestyle. The challenge that faces us in the future is that we will be supporting an aged population with limited means. This phenomena of a disproportionately larger elderly population compared to all age groups will be most marked in urban centres as city dwellers tend to have shrinking birthrates.

So how do we deal with the dilemma of this social time bomb that is ticking inexorably towards detonation?

Check out AECOM's Impact blog for Tang's views on the possible social effects of a future with a disproportionately larger elderly population.

 

Drawing from the experience of its approximately 45,000 employees, the AECOM Impact Blog provides the firm with an opportunity to share stories about employee excellence, industry insights, innovative project solutions, corporate social responsibility experiences, safety for life and sustainable perspectives. We hope you’ll join the conversation.

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