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This paper delves into demographic processes, in order to analyzethe aging process in Chile and Guatemala, two countries in the region that are in different stages from the characterization of the elderly, establishing similarities and differences, with the aim of proposing some public policy actions related to the issue.The low level of fertility and the increase in life expectancy over many years, without substantial variations in other demographic variables, has led to an accelerated increase in the population aged 60 years and over in Latin America and the Caribbean. This process has occurred indistinctly in the countries of the region. Currently the population of Chile and Guatemala show different levels of aging. Its advance, encourages the gradual transformation of public policies that, from different areas of society, try to respond to the demands of the elderly population.Accordingly, the dynamics of the population, its consequences in the change of the age structure, the aging characteristics from the use of several sources are analyzed: Long-term population estimates and projections. 1950-2100, urban-rural and economically active population carried out by CELADE / CEPAL. Population data by age and sex from the Population Censuses of Chile 2017 and Guatemala 2018 were also used, and tabulated from various indicators.The results of this research show the importance of the knowledge of aging by the authorities of both countries for the design and implementation of programs and public policies and the need to incorporate the demographic approach in the actions carried out in order to promote the independence, functionality and quality of life of people who reach those ages.
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