In the future it is expected that the proportion of older people will be higher than that of young people in many developed countries.
What are the positive or negative effects of this development?
As medical advancements and improved standards of living extend lifespans, the proportion of older people is projected to surpass that of young people in many developed countries. This demographic shift will have both positive and negative impacts on societies.
On the positive side, an aging population can bring greater cultural diversity and a wealth of knowledge and experience. Older individuals often possess a rich understanding of history and traditions that can enrich the lives of younger generations. Moreover, they can offer valuable perspectives and insights gained through a lifetime of experience that can help tackle complex societal problems. This intergenerational exchange can lead to greater social cohesion and mutual respect, bridging the gap between different age groups.
However, the negative effects of an aging population cannot be ignored. The most pressing concern is the burden on public finances. As more individuals enter retirement age, government pension and healthcare costs are expected to rise significantly, placing a strain on public budgets. To offset these costs, governments may be forced to cut back on other essential services, such as education and infrastructure. In addition, an aging workforce may result in a shortage of skilled workers, particularly in industries such as healthcare and engineering, potentially hindering economic growth.
Another potential negative consequence is the impact on social structures. With a larger proportion of the population entering old age, the traditional family structure may be altered as more people live alone or in assisted living facilities. This may lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness, particularly among those without family or social support networks. As a result, mental health issues may become more prevalent.
In conclusion, the shift towards an aging population will bring both benefits and challenges to society. While the knowledge and experience of older individuals can contribute to social cohesion and understanding, the economic burden and potential impacts on social structures cannot be ignored. It is crucial for governments and communities to prepare for this demographic shift by implementing policies that promote intergenerational exchange and support for the elderly.
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Transition Words or Phrases used:
but, however, if, may, moreover, so, while, in addition, in conclusion, such as, as a result
Attributes: Values AverageValues Percentages(Values/AverageValues)% => Comments
Performance on Part of Speech:
To be verbs : 9.0 13.1623246493 68% => OK
Auxiliary verbs: 15.0 7.85571142285 191% => OK
Conjunction : 19.0 10.4138276553 182% => OK
Relative clauses : 4.0 7.30460921844 55% => More relative clauses wanted.
Pronoun: 12.0 24.0651302605 50% => OK
Preposition: 40.0 41.998997996 95% => OK
Nominalization: 15.0 8.3376753507 180% => OK
Performance on vocabulary words:
No of characters: 1968.0 1615.20841683 122% => OK
No of words: 338.0 315.596192385 107% => OK
Chars per words: 5.8224852071 5.12529762239 114% => OK
Fourth root words length: 4.28774723029 4.20363070211 102% => OK
Word Length SD: 3.21558300943 2.80592935109 115% => OK
Unique words: 191.0 176.041082164 108% => OK
Unique words percentage: 0.565088757396 0.561755894193 101% => OK
syllable_count: 619.2 506.74238477 122% => OK
avg_syllables_per_word: 1.8 1.60771543086 112% => OK
A sentence (or a clause, phrase) starts by:
Pronoun: 5.0 5.43587174349 92% => OK
Article: 8.0 2.52805611222 316% => Less articles wanted as sentence beginning.
Subordination: 4.0 2.10420841683 190% => OK
Conjunction: 0.0 0.809619238477 0% => OK
Preposition: 5.0 4.76152304609 105% => OK
Performance on sentences:
How many sentences: 18.0 16.0721442886 112% => OK
Sentence length: 18.0 20.2975951904 89% => OK
Sentence length SD: 42.3917648653 49.4020404114 86% => OK
Chars per sentence: 109.333333333 106.682146367 102% => OK
Words per sentence: 18.7777777778 20.7667163134 90% => OK
Discourse Markers: 5.11111111111 7.06120827912 72% => OK
Paragraphs: 5.0 4.38176352705 114% => OK
Language errors: 0.0 5.01903807615 0% => OK
Sentences with positive sentiment : 8.0 8.67935871743 92% => OK
Sentences with negative sentiment : 9.0 3.9879759519 226% => Less negative sentences wanted.
Sentences with neutral sentiment: 1.0 3.4128256513 29% => More facts, knowledge or examples wanted.
What are sentences with positive/Negative/neutral sentiment?
Coherence and Cohesion:
Essay topic to essay body coherence: 0.190346875144 0.244688304435 78% => OK
Sentence topic coherence: 0.0548566312593 0.084324248473 65% => OK
Sentence topic coherence SD: 0.0743886121263 0.0667982634062 111% => OK
Paragraph topic coherence: 0.122417883414 0.151304729494 81% => OK
Paragraph topic coherence SD: 0.125722061317 0.056905535591 221% => More connections among paragraphs wanted.
Essay readability:
automated_readability_index: 15.4 13.0946893788 118% => OK
flesch_reading_ease: 36.28 50.2224549098 72% => OK
smog_index: 8.8 7.44779559118 118% => OK
flesch_kincaid_grade: 12.7 11.3001002004 112% => OK
coleman_liau_index: 16.48 12.4159519038 133% => OK
dale_chall_readability_score: 9.95 8.58950901804 116% => OK
difficult_words: 116.0 78.4519038076 148% => OK
linsear_write_formula: 12.0 9.78957915832 123% => OK
gunning_fog: 9.2 10.1190380762 91% => OK
text_standard: 12.0 10.7795591182 111% => OK
What are above readability scores?
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Rates: 78.6516853933 out of 100
Scores by essay e-grader: 7.0 Out of 9
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Note: the e-grader does NOT examine the meaning of words and ideas. VIP users will receive further evaluations by advanced module of e-grader and human graders.