Nearly 40,000 People Died Alone in Japan in First Half of 2024

• Almost 40,000 people were found dead alone in their homes in Japan during the first half of 2024
• Of these, nearly 4,000 were discovered more than a month after death, with 130 bodies going unnoticed for a year.
• Japan, which has the world's oldest population, is grappling with a growing issue of elderly citizens living and dying alone.
• 70% of the deceased were aged 65 and above, with the largest group being those aged 85 and older.
• The findings will be presented to a government group addressing unattended deaths, as Japan continues to struggle with its ageing and declining population.

Source: BBC