propose redefining the term “elderly” as starting at 75 rather than 65.

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As welfare costs climb, gerontology groups propose higher age for definition of 'elderly'

BY MIZUHO AOKI

Amid ballooning welfare costs, two Japanese medical groups propose redefining the term “elderly” as starting at 75 rather than 65.

Japan academic societies propose defining elderly as those aged 75 or older | The Japan Times

Academic societies in Japan on Thursday proposed defining "elderly" people as those aged 75 or older, rather than 65 or above as at present, reflecting the

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