Spatiotemporal evolution of Chinese ageing from 1992 to 2015 based on an improved Bayesian space-time model

摘要

BackgroundMost countries are experiencing growth in the number and proportion of their ageing populations and this issue is posing challenges for economies and societies worldwide. The most populated country in the world, China, is experiencing a dramatic increase in its ageing population. As China is the world’s largest developing country, its serious ageing issue may have far-reaching effects not only domestically but also in other countries and even globally.