Aging China: Issues and Countermeasures

Author: Special Consulting Group of the Division of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: Given the rapid development of population aging in China, society has lagged in both awareness and action in addressing this severe challenge. Under the commission of the Division of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, over 20 experts and scholars, based on research and investigations, have discussed the current status, trend predictions, and strategic choices of population aging in China, the current macro-policies and regulations, the social security system and ethical issues, problems in the fields of psychology and nutrition, the characteristics of geriatric epidemiology and medical insurance, issues in basic theoretical research of geriatric medicine, the current development of gerontology in China, the issue of active aging and elderly talent development, as well as the physical activity status of the elderly in China. The book also provides academic-focused consulting opinions and introduces the strategic choices of the United Nations on aging issues for reference. It is hoped that all of society will pay common attention to promoting the sustainable and healthy development of China's aging cause in a planned and step-by-step manner.