摘 要: | During the decade from 1990 to 2000, the number of Chinese people aged 80 and over increased from 7.68 million to 11.99 million, with an annual increase of 4.56%, much higher than the rates for all elderlypeople or for the total population. It is so far thefastest-growing group in China. Estimates show that by 2050, China will have more than 100 million people aged 80 and over, accountingfor 25% of the elderly, compared to todays 9%. By that time, there will be one advanced-age person for e…
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