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If the population aged 60 and above is growing but healthy life expectancy is also increasing, what caution is needed when interpreting elderly dependency economically?

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Correct answer: Not every elderly person should be treated as fully economically dependent

An age-based elderly dependency ratio normally classifies people above a selected age threshold as dependents, but this is a demographic approximation rather than a complete measure of economic dependence. If healthy life expectancy is increasing, some older adults may remain fit, independent, employed, or otherwise economically active. Counting every person aged 60 and above as fully dependent can therefore overstate the actual economic burden. The ratio remains useful for planning pensions, health care, and support services, but it should be interpreted alongside health, employment, income, and participation data. Hence, option A is correct.

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Healthy Life ExpectancyEconomic DependencyElderly PopulationAge StructurePopulation CompositionGeographyClass 12 Mcq

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