Liu Tao
University of Duisburg-Essen, Forsthausweg 2, 47057, Duisburg, Germany.
Z Gerontol Geriatr. 2018 Jan;51(1):105-112. doi: 10.1007/s00391-016-1062-9. Epub 2016 Jun 13.
This article is dedicated to an under-researched area, the demographic development and social welfare for the most elderly (aged ≥80 years) in The People's Republic of China. Based on national censuses conducted over the last six decades in China this study examined the development of the most elderly population in comparison with groups of younger elderly people. It is argued that population growth among the most elderly in China has occurred with unparalleled speed, a phenomenon referred to as second order aging. This study demonstrated that the proportion of individuals aged ≥80 years has increased more rapidly than any other age group among elderly people. Particular attention has been given to the issue of social security and social welfare for the most elderly based on the non-contributory old age allowances provided by various regions and provinces. A national unified program of social security for the most elderly in the population is still not in sight.
本文致力于一个研究不足的领域，即中华人民共和国最年长者（80岁及以上）的人口发展与社会福利。基于中国过去六十年进行的全国人口普查，本研究考察了最年长者群体与较年轻老年人群体相比的发展情况。研究认为，中国最年长者的人口增长速度空前，这一现象被称为二阶老龄化。本研究表明，80岁及以上人群的比例增长速度超过了老年人群体中的任何其他年龄组。基于各地区和省份提供的非缴费型老年津贴，已特别关注最年长者的社会保障和社会福利问题。针对这一人群的全国统一社会保障计划仍未见踪影。
