An aging population will place unprecedented pressure on healthcare systems globally, as older adults typically will start to require more medical care, increasing the demand for healthcare professionals and resources.
Chronic age-related health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes, will start to become even more prevalent, which will probably necessitate a shift in focus toward preventive care and management of long-term illnesses.
Economically, an aging population could lead to labor shortages as the workforce shrinks relative to the number of retirees, and a knock-on effect will probably be an increase in infrastructure and social care to accommodate the needs of an increasingly aging population.