Gender disparities in healthy ageing in China

Current status and future prospects

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ID22067237
AuthorsJiajia Deng (0000-0002-6310-5956, Changji University), Kong Lingshuai (National University of Defense Technology, corresponding author), Lingshuai Kong, Wenyu Li (0000-0003-0218-589X, Capital Normal University, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume13
Pages1587922-1587922
Publication date2025-05-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2025.1587922
PMID40475201
OpenAlexW4410602628
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited36

As the global population ages, China faces unique challenges due to its rapid economic development and societal changes. The older adult population in China, especially females, is growing rapidly, with women outnumbering men in older age groups. Gender disparities in aging manifest in physiological, psychological, and social aspects, including higher risks of cardiovascular diseases in older adultmen and osteoporosis in older adult women. China’s rapidly aging population faces profound gender disparities in health outcomes, shaped by biological, social, and cultural determinants. Synthesizing data from the Global Burden of Disease study and national surveys, this perspective highlights elevated cardiovascular risks among older adult men, osteoporosis prevalence in women, and systemic inequities in healthcare access. We propose gender-sensitive strategies spanning research, policy, and societal awareness to advance equitable healthy aging

Ageing · China · Political science · Engineering · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Sex and Gender in Healthcare · Gerontology

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