Jennifer Mendoza
Research expert covering health, pharma and medtech
Elderly care in China - statistics & facts
As a result of the long-standing family planning policy and rapid urbanization, the median age of China's population has risen significantly from 18 to nearly 40 in the last 50 years. With a clear trend towards an aging society, the proportion of senior citizens in China's population will continue to rise in the years to come. In a culture that especially respects the elderly, it is crucial to ensure their health, quality of life, and dignity. While other East Asian countries, especially South Korea and Japan, share similar demographic challenges, the care of the elderly population is particularly concerning in China as the country is getting older faster, with a less advanced economy.
