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DEPENDENCY BURDEN
Scope Note
Socioeconomic effects of the number of persons in the dependent segment of a society. Indicated by the number of persons under 15 and over 65 years of age for every 100 persons in age group 15-64 years.
Broader Keyword
MICROECONOMIC FACTORS
Related Keyword
DEMOGRAPHIC AGING
OLDER ADULTS
Used For
Dependency Ratio