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Why Japan’s low birth rate makes economic sense

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17-Dec-17 Japan’s low birth rate is often framed as its definitive crisis, as a shrinking population constricts the labor force and exacerbates elderly care costs. But with the shift to AI and automation, a reduced birth rate makes anticipatory sense. [image: The Japan Times / ISTOCK]

At least half of world’s population can’t afford basic healthcare

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14-Dec-17 At least half of the world’s population cannot afford essential health services, even as a large number of households are being pushed into poverty each year, indicates a new report from the World Bank and World Health Organisation. [image: Premium Times]

Dementia detected in 30,000 drivers in aging Japan

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04-Nov-17 Tougher testing of senior drivers in Japan has spotted some 30,000 with signs of dementia in six months, the National Police Agency said, providing yet another reminder of the challenges facing the rapidly ageing country. [image: Reuters]

Med-techs face critical business and regulatory challenges in Asia Pacific

17-Oct-17 The medical device industry in Asia is facing an accelerated pace of change as it approaches an expected market size of USD88 billion in 2020, driven by an ageing population, a rise in non-communicable diseases, and increases in spending. [image: Pharma Intelligence]

India: Alarming CVD crisis and scarce health cover awareness

29-Sep-17 According to the Registrar General of India, coronary heart disease is currently the cause of 32% of total adult deaths and cardiovascular diseases will be the largest cause of death and disability in India by 2020. [image: ET Healthworld]

Why Japan’s low birth rate makes economic sense

At least half of world’s population can’t afford basic healthcare

Dementia detected in 30,000 drivers in aging Japan

Med-techs face critical business and regulatory challenges in Asia Pacific

India: Alarming CVD crisis and scarce health cover awareness

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