title: China: awakening giant developing solutions to population aging.
abstract: As the world's most populous country with the largest aging population and a rapidly growing economy, China is receiving increased attention from both the Chinese government and the governments of other countries that face low fertility and aging problems. This unprecedented shift of demographic structure has repercussions for many aspects of development including economic growth, social welfare, elder care, and other public welfare issues in China. Balancing population aging and economic growth requires innovative strategies and represents both challenges and opportunities for China.
authors.affiliation: College of Health and Public Affairs, University of Central Florida, HPA I Room 217, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando, FL 32816, USA. ning.zhang@ucf.edu
authors.forename: Ning Jackie
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Man
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Guo
authors.forename: Xiaoying
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Zheng
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging; D001723:Birth Rate; D002681:China; D003710:Demography; D016656:Family Planning Policy; D005298:Fertility; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008017:Life Expectancy / Q000639:trends*; D011157:Population Dynamics; D011158:Population Growth; D011640:Public Policy; D012943:Social Security