Over 30% of those 65 or older fall below poverty line after death of spouses

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    TOKYO – A growing number of older women in Japan risk falling into poverty after the death of their spouses, or as a result of separation or divorce.

    A recent study found that more than 30% of widows aged 65 or older were in poverty in 2018. Older widows often depend on survivor’s pensions for income, while fewer now live with their children, who have traditionally provided economic support.