Comparing age-friendly city and community policies from China and the world: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Population aging is a growing global policy and health challenge. The World Health Organization's Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCCs) framework has guided efforts to create supportive environments for older adults.

Methods

This study conducts a systematic review of AFCC literature and policies in China and global contexts. The goal is to examine how China-a developing country with the world's largest older population and unique challenges from rapid urbanization-compares to other global contexts in its response to aging.

Results and discussion

The review reveals key differences of AFCC policies between China and other global regions, which include varying priorities in mobility, employment, and education policies; divergent implementation approach

SUBMITTER: Zhang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12827672 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature