Problems of aging society with declining birthrate 

Depending on what we are, the answers may well vary, and they all make sense, but we know that these two problems are common issues in many developed countries, including Japan. While the issues are complex, let me explain the points.     

First, an aging society has two sides: the first is that the massive retirement of workers harms the productivity. The second is that the incréasing needs in healthcare services strains national welfare systems. Statistics also indicate an alarming expansion of social security costs.     

Next, a low birthrate also has negative impacts on children’s development. For example, with fewer children in a community, they will have fewer chances to communicate and develop social skills. Eventually, they may cause a shortage of skilled workers in the future.           

Without a feasible solution, the demographic trends will result in a decline in population, as the seniors pass away. And a reduced labor force could cause the country’s economy to stagnate, leading to a drop in tax revenues and potential collapse of social systems in turn. So, we need more research, discussions, and action on this issue. Thank you for your attention. [188 Words Type-A]