Cuba has faced a major demographic challenge in the last decade because birth rates have decreased yearly while the elderly population has increased. The National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI) reports that aging is Cuba’s biggest demographic issue. This trend affects the economy, healthcare, and public services. Ernesto Chavéz Negrin, a researcher, states, “Cuba […]
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