The development and challenge of geriatrics in China
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2025.03.003
- VernacularTitle:我国老年医学的发展与挑战
- Author:
Chao GAO
1
;
Qiyu PAN
1
;
Jing SHI
1
Author Information
1. 北京医院 国家老年医学中心 中国医学科学院老年医学研究院，北京 100730
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Geriatrics;
Aging;
Clinical medicine;
Healthy aging
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2025;44(3):250-255
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The world today is facing the serious challenge of global population aging.China's elderly population has a large base and rapid growth rate, and the health status of the elderly population is complex, with the prominent feature being the prevalence of co-morbidities of a variety of chronic diseases and a significant increase in the incidence of geriatric syndromes.This article provides a concise overview of the progress made in geriatric medicine in China, encompassing epidemiological studies, clinical research, basic science investigations, and preventive healthcare.Furthermore, it discusses the forthcoming challenges and research priorities in the field, aiming to offer new perspectives for future geriatric medicine research.
