Current Status and Countermeasures of Health Surveillance for the Elderly --Based on the Status of Aging in China

Abstract

By 2024, more than 20% of China's population will be beyond the age of 60 due to rising life expectancy and the implementation of the one-child policy. Leading China to face substantial challenges in providing health surveillance for its rapidly aging population. The national health literacy level of China is 27.78% in 2022, the elderly population deserve a lower level due to low education level. Resources between rural and urban has a huge gap. The majority of primary care facilities are unable to handle the chronic illnesse`1s that affect senior individuals. Lifestyle has changed along the financial arise, chronic illness categories are changing. Addressing risk factors for contemporary diseases like diabetes requires a shift in the healthcare system. In addition, declining family sizes are restricting the availability of traditional familial care. Community services have grown, but their quality and coverage are still inconsistent, particularly in rural areas. Coordinated efforts are required to increase health literacy. Fairly distribute medical resources and experts, direct illness preventive initiatives, and create comprehensive community-based care models in order to improve health surveillance for China's elderly population. Resource imbalance can be addressed with targeted investments in geriatric training programs, primary care, and digital health technologies.