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For the First Time in Human History, the Elderly Outnumber Children: What Does This Demographic Shift Mean?

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人类史上首次老人数量超过儿童，65 岁以上人口占比‌10.5%‌，5 岁以下不足 10%，该数据意味着什么？

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First recorded Sep 11, 2026, 9:34 AM CST · latest Sep 11, 2026, 9:34 AM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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