The status of population aging and countermeasures in Sichuan, China

Autor: Qu Meixia, Rajendra Baikady, Isahaque Ali, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh, Azlinda Azman, Muhammed Kabir Uddin
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Discover Global Society, Vol 2, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2731-9687
DOI: 10.1007/s44282-024-00091-3
Popis: Abstract This study investigates the current state of population aging in Sichuan Province, China, and proposes effective countermeasures to address this pressing issue. Through an in-depth analysis of data from the 2020 seventh population census, the research examines key aspects of population aging, including demographic profiles, self-reported health status of the elderly, primary livelihood sources, and old-age dependency ratios. The findings revealed that Sichuan Province has exceeded the national average in population aging, marking its entry into a deep aging stage. Notably, over half of the elderly population reported confidence in their overall health, and retirement pensions had become their primary income source. A comparative analysis with 2010 census data highlights evolving trends and challenges in Sichuan’s population aging. The study recommends practical countermeasures, including exploring smart aging solutions, to address these challenges.
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