1. The status of population aging and countermeasures in Sichuan, China.
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Meixia, Qu, Baikady, Rajendra, Ali, Isahaque, Jamir Singh, Paramjit Singh, Azman, Azlinda, and Uddin, Muhammed Kabir
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CENSUS ,OLDER people ,POPULATION aging ,HEALTH of older people ,DATA analysis - 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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