Understanding Health and Social Challenges for Aging and Long-Term Care in China

Res Aging. 2021 Mar-Apr;43(3-4):127-135. doi: 10.1177/0164027520938764. Epub 2020 Jul 17.

Abstract

The second King's College London Symposium on Ageing and Long-term Care in China was convened from 4 to 5th July 2019 at King's College London in London. The aim of the Symposium was to have a better understanding of health and social challenges for aging and long-term care in China. This symposium draws research insights from a wide range of disciplines, including economics, public policy, demography, gerontology, public health and sociology. A total of 20 participants from eight countries, seek to identify the key issues and research priorities in the area of aging and long-term care in China. The results published here are a synthesis of the top four research areas that represent the perspectives from some of the leading researchers in the field.

Keywords: China; healthy aging; long-term care.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aging
  • China
  • Geriatrics*
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care*