Aging in China: A Challenge or an Opportunity?

被引:38
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作者
Dong, Birong [1 ]
Ding, Qunfan [1 ]
机构
[1] Sichuan Univ, Dept Geriatr, W China Hosp, Chengdu 610041, Peoples R China
关键词
Aging in China; geriatric education; hospice;
D O I
10.1016/j.jamda.2009.06.007
中图分类号
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要
The aging population in China is growing rapidly and by the middle of this century will peak. In addition, in 2000, elderly people aged 80 and older accounted for 18% of the world's population of oldest old. We identify here ways to begin addressing China's unique aging population needs. Through improving geriatric and gerontology education, supporting elderly institutions and elderly health care, and changing the traditional concept of death by introducing hospice care, these increased needs could begin to be met. (J Am Med Dir Assoc 2009; 10: 456-458)
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页码:456 / 458
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