Alternate energy forms and the aged

Ali B. Cambel and George A. Heffernan

Energy, 1980, vol. 5, issue 12, 1179-1182

Abstract: The U.S. aging population is increasing rapidly. Those “over 65” numbered 3.1 million in 1900, and by 1977 the total climbed to 23.5 million. It can be stated with reasonable certainty that this figure will rise to 31 million in the year 2000 and 43 million in the year 2020. These figures, corresponding to more than 10% of our population, are by no means insignificant. This growing constituency is expected to produce substantial social, economic and political influence over the period contemplated for development of alternative energy systems.

Date: 1980
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(80)90059-6

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