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The average life expectancy of a Packilvanian is 67 years - 65 years for men and 69 years for women. Because elves are naturally long-lived some calculations factor out elves oor readjust their natural lifespan to account for living conditions etc. The median age for a Packilvanian is 25 years of age and people considered off working age (15 to 65) make up 40% of the population. Children (15 and below) Comprise 35% of the population. The elderly (65 and above) make up 5% of the population. The country is experiencing a massive demographic dividend, however, the group of elderly who require care and state subsidies is growing. In response, different regions and provinces have enacted compulsory savings and pensions schemes so that people can take care of themselves as they age, and laws have been enacted requiring young people to take care of their elder relatives. At a national level, coordination of pensions is poor and most elderly people in rural areas will struggle to access care. The leading causes of death are respiratory diseases, obesity, diabetes, motor vehicle accidents and communicable diseases. Packilvania has a fairly problematic disease burden. Despite, implementing some of the most ambitious vaccination, hygiene, sanitation and contraceptive drives in history, it continues to struggle with [[Wikipedia:Cat scratch disease|cat scratch disease]], [[Wikipedia:Campylobacteriosis|campylobacteriosis]], [[Wikipedia:Cryptosporidiosis|Cryptosporidiosis]], [[Wikipedia:Hookworm|Hookworm]] and [[Wikipedia:MRSA|MRSA]]. The country has eradicated the [[Wikipedia:Bubonic plague|bubonic plague]], [[Wikipedia:Rabies|rabies]],and [[Wikipedia:Tick borne diseases|tick borne diseases]]. People entering Packilvania are required to be immunised and to have medical coverage. The Minister of Health is responsible for administering and coordinating health policy at a national level.