Abstract

MONTOYA ARCE, Jaciel  and  MONTES DE OCA VARGAS, Hugo. Population aging in the State of Mexico: current situation and future perspectives. Pap. poblac [online]. 2006, vol.12, n.50, pp.117-146. ISSN 2448-7147.

In this work the demographical aging process in the State of Mexico is described. It is shown the way how fecundity, morbidity and internal immigration from the past have contributed and will contribute to the growth, in absolute as well as relative terms, of the 60-year-old and older population. By means of descriptive statistics applying, we perform a socio-demographic characterization of the elder population, emphasizing health condition, works and working conditions for such population. From the analysis it is concluded that State of Mexico's population aging will bring important challenges in economical, political and social issues.

Keywords : Demographical transition; demographical aging; State of Mexico.

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