The care economy under pressure

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The care economy under pressure | Global Insight

11/05/2026

28:11

Across the world today, a quiet shift is taking place - one that is reshaping families, economies, and entire healthcare systems. People are living longer than ever before, but societies are not always prepared for what comes next. Behind the numbers is a growing demand for skilled nurses, and difficult choices about how we care for an aging population with limited resources.

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The care economy under pressure | Global Insight

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