INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Cuba has faced a major demographic challenge in the last decade because birth rates have decreased yearly while the elderly population has
the economy, healthcare, and public services
He wrote his first article on this in 1985.At that time, few paid attention to this issue
He noticed that since 1978, births had fallen below the level needed for population replacement.This means there were fewer births than the
number of people capable of reproduction
After the Revolution, Cuba saw a surge in births, resulting in many young people in the 1980s.This trend was global, but in Cuba, it was
also influenced by the hopes sparked by the Revolution
This led many to have children.At that time, researchers overlooked the declining birth rate
They assumed population aging was far off.Life ExpectancyMeanwhile, life expectancy increased a great success
However, the older generation was not being replaced adequately.The reasons for demographic changes are complex, according to Negrin
undergone significant changes
marginalized people began engaging in education and work, changing society.More young people spent years in education and career development
voluntary abortion in 1965
These rights enabled women to join the workforce and spend time on activities beyond family care.However, the sudden economic downturn
the welfare state and isolated Cuba commercially and financially.US Economic BlockadeThe US economic blockade, which has long impacted the
Cuban economy, made the island vulnerable.The challenging economy, intensified by the blockade, led people to think more about family
planning.Families often face a choice between caring for older relatives or having children
Housing issues also make it hard for young couples to find their own place.The aging population poses various challenges, especially in
The state invests more in elderly care through social security, slowing the development of the economically active population.The young
Cuban population is generally well-educated and aspires to higher education and training.However, not all professions are technical; some
require physical strength
Developed countries often address such issues by admitting labor migrants.Cuban authorities have experimented with strategies to mitigate
the effects of the aging population for years.These include measures for caring for older people and children
Throughout Havana, far from tourist attractions, the aging population is evident.In addition to daily life difficulties and worsening
economic conditions, networks of solidarity form to address everyday problems.
