The world is getting older, and at a remarkably quick pace. For the first time in history, there are more people on the planet over the age 60 than there are under the age of five.⁠ ⁠ In Canada, the demographic gap is even more stark, with more people 65 and over than 15 and under. The two fastest-growing demographic groups in this country are centenarians and their slightly younger brethren in the 85-and-up group.⁠ ⁠ This is not a bad thing. A slowdown in births, coupled with healthier elders, could contribute to a more sustainable world, ecologically and economically. And the shifting balance of “young” and “old” could provide us with a perfect opportunity to confront our assumptions and biases about aging.⁠ But the key word here is “healthier.”⁠ ⁠ Follow the link in our bio for the full story reported by @picardonhealth & fellows at UBC’s Global Reporting Program. Produced in partnership with @globalreportingcentre.⁠ ⁠ #Aging⁠ #UBC