Demographic Challenges Across the European Union Member States

The Member States of the European Union are undergoing major demographic changes; these changes are slow but significant. The demographic picture in the EU-27 is clearer: population growth is mainly the result of immigration, fertility is far below the replacement ratio, and the population is growin...

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Published in:AAOHN journal 2012-07, Vol.60 (7), p.321-326
Main Authors: Megyesiová, Silvia, Hajduová, Zuzana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Births
Childbirth & labor
Employment
Fertility
Immigrants
Immigration
Marriage
Migration
Noncitizens
Nursing
Population growth
Women
Young adults
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Summary:The Member States of the European Union are undergoing major demographic changes; these changes are slow but significant. The demographic picture in the EU-27 is clearer: population growth is mainly the result of immigration, fertility is far below the replacement ratio, and the population is growing older, which will be a key demographic challenge in many Member States. All the actual demographic trends will have consequences for health care systems.
ISSN:2165-0799
2165-0969
DOI:10.3928/21650799-20120625-05