'Taking the waters' has given significant relief for people suffering from ailments such arthritis, particularly senior citizens. As a result a large number of older people have moved to reside in Rotorua to take advantage of the perceived balneological benefits. The demographic statistics from the 1991 census suggest that the attraction of geothermal therapeutic facilities, amongst other factors has led to a higher than average number of Rotorua citizens being in the sixty plus age group.
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