Age composition

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000323",
  "term": "Age composition",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The proportional distribution of individuals across different age classes within a specific population. This demographic characteristic provides insight into the reproductive potential and future growth or decline of a population. It is often represented graphically as an age pyramid, showing the number or percentage of individuals in each age group.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "population"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 836 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/age-composition/"
}