Healthy Ageing
Active response to population aging with scientific and technological innovation in China
Zhang Pengjun, Peng Boya, Gao Shiyi, Xu Miao, Ren Mengyao, Zhang Bi
Published 2022-12-14
Cite as Chin J Geriatr, 2022, 41(12): 1410-1413. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2022.12.002
Abstract
The situation of population aging is grim.And scientific and technological innovation is an important strategic support means to solve the problem of population aging.President Xi Jinping has put forward the guiding ideology of "Four Facing" of scientific and technological innovation, pointing out the direction of using science and technology to support the high-quality development of the aging cause and to realize healthy aging.The scientific and technological innovation of population aging has always been highly integrated with exploring international science frontiers, serving main economic sectors, meeting major national needs and safeguarding people's life and health.This paper elaborates on the deep integration between the aging population and the "four facing" of scientific and technological innovation, in order to better construct a new development pattern, and for science to help actively cope with the smooth implementation of the national strategy of population aging.
Key words:
Aging; Gerotechnology; Technological innovation
Contributor Information
Zhang Pengjun
Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology
Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing100730, China
Peng Boya
School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing100029, China
Gao Shiyi
School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing100029, China
Xu Miao
School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing100029, China
Ren Mengyao
School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing100029, China
Zhang Bi
Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology
Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing100730, China
