Growing old in China in socioeconomic and epidemiological context: systematic review of social care policy for older people.

ABSTRACT:

Background

From 2020 to 2050, China's population aged ≥65 years old is estimated to more than double from 172 million (12·0%) to 366 million (26·0%). Some 10 million have Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, to approach 40 million by 2050. Critically, the population is ageing fast while China is still a middle-income country.

Methods

Using official and population-level statistics, we summarise China's demographic and epidemiological trends relevant to ageing and health from 1970 to present, before examining key determinants of China's improving population health in a socioecological framework. We then explore how China is responding to the care needs of its older population by carrying out a systematic review to answer the question: 'what are the key policy challenges

SUBMITTER: Lobanov-Rostovsky S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10311713 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature