Census reveals 50% rise in men over 90
The first data released from the 2011 census has confirmed there is a huge increase in people expected to reach traditional retirement age over the next few years.
The statistics, published yesterday, also showed a large rise in the numbers of very old people, with a 30% increase in men over 80 and an increase of more than 50% in men over 90 compared to ten years...
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