Concerns about the serious shortage of leaders in the medical and welfare field

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has put together a draft of this year's White Paper on Welfare and Labor, and in 2040, when the elderly population peaks, one in five workers will be needed in the medical and welfare field, and the shortage of workers will worsen. I am concerned that it may be.

According to the draft of the White Paper on Health, Labor and Welfare, it is estimated that by 2040, when the elderly population reaches its peak, about 40% of men will live up to 90 years old and 20% of women will live up to 100 years old. 100 years will be in range. "



On the other hand, the demand for workers in the medical and welfare field is increasing, and it is predicted that about 10.7 million people, which is about one in five workers, will be needed by 2040. As the population declines, there is a shortage of workers. Has expressed concern that it may become more serious.



However, by encouraging the elderly to work and participate in society, and by promoting efforts to extend healthy life expectancy for both men and women over 3 years old, it is possible to suppress the number of workers in the medical and welfare field, and sustainable social security. He points out the need to take measures to strengthen the system.