Chinese people will face an increasing burden from chronic non-communicable diseases as the country’s population is aging rapidly, Peking Union Medical College and the Chinese Aging Well Association said.
“By 2030, the burden of chronic non-communicable diseases will rise by no less than 40 per cent in China compared to 2012,’’ the report issued by Peking Union Medical College and the Chinese Aging Well Association said.
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Chronic non-communicable diseases caused almost 80 per cent of the deaths of old Chinese people in 2012.
The report also cited a World Health Organisation report that major health problems the Chinese people aged 60 or above faced in 2012 included cerebral strokes, malignant tumors, ischaemic heart disease, diseases of the respiratory system and diabetes.
The report said by 2026, China will be “an aged society” with over 14 per cent of the total population aged 65 and above. (NAN)
