Prediction of the Number of and Care Costs for Disabled Elderly from 2020 to 2050: A Comparison between Urban and Rural Areas in China

An aging population and an increase in the proportion of elderly people who are disabled have created an unprecedented global challenge, especially in China. This study aimed to predict the number of, and the care costs for, disabled elderly from 2020 to 2050 in China. A comparison was made between...

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Main Authors: Liangwen Zhang, Sijia Fu, Ya Fang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/7/2598