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Nigeria's ageing population — a call for attention
Author(s)	Chuks J Mba
Journal title	BOLD, vol 12, no 1, November 2001
Publisher	International Institute on Ageing (United Nations - Malta), November 2001
Pages	pp 15-24
Keywords	Ageing process ; Demography ; Nigeria.
Annotation	Because of the relative lesser significance of older people within Nigeria's overall demographic structure, practically no attention has been paid to issues concerning the country's rapidly expanding older sub-group. Population projection analysis by the component method has revealed that as a result of the demographic transition currently sweeping through Africa, Nigeria will witness dynamic changes in its age structure that should have implications for public policy. The findings show that by 2050, there will be more than 31 million over 60s, representing about one in every eight Nigerians. However, the older population will be concentrated more in the 60-69 age group. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-020114504 A
Classmark	BG: S8: 7MT
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