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China census shows population aging rapidly
(USA Today) BEIJING (AP) — China’s population is aging rapidly, the government said Thursday, though its leaders are refusing to relax strict family planning controls that are part of the cause. The results of a national census conducted late last … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, Population
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China’s One-Child Policy Brings the Challenge of an Aging Population
China has a problem, a rapidly aging population. It’s a problem that some Asian countries, including Japan, have already faced, and one that is causing persistent struggles as economies continue to stagnate. While it doesn’t seem a problem on the … Continue reading
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Retirement village: Growing old in China
It is not just Western societies that are going grey. Developing countries are ageing even faster than developed societies, says a United Nations study. Taking care of the elderly is becoming a global problem, says reporter Danwei Zhang. Liu Ye, … Continue reading
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Tagged Long Term Care, Nursing Home, Senior Care Industry
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