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What are the major implications of the demographic shift in older population for public health and healthcare? (two correct answers) Apart from the growing demand for doctors, it will not affect our society and communities in major ways. Demographic changes that are reshaping older population in the U.S. will not affect our society in any way. ] There will be an increased need for campaigns to promote culturally appropriate and linguistic services for older adults. It will result in a growing demand for culturally competent health care professionals: doctors, nurses, geriatricians, etc.

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What are the major implications of the demographic shift in older population for public health and healthcare? (two correct answers) Apart from the growing demand for doctors, it will not affect our society and communities in major ways. ■ Demographic changes that are reshaping older population in the US. will not affect our society in any way. There will be an increased need for campaigns to promote culturally appropriate and linguistic services for older adults. It will result in a growing demand for culturally competent health care professionals: doctors, nurses, geriatricians, etc. The demographic shift in older popualtion do affect the public health and society as it increase the dependency ratio. It also reduce the work power in the healthcare and other sectors, while increasing the demand for culturally competent healthcare professionals