| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to investigate how the aging problem in China was reflected in Yun‐bian, an area where the Korean‐Chinese converge, and to forecast future aging issues. The findings of this study revealed that 60% of the elderly identified themselves as healthy or normal, while 30.8% of them identified themselves as having a disease. Over 80% (80.6%) of the population who had an illness were elderly. The most prevalent diseases were hypertension, angina pectoris, arthritis, cerebral thrombosis, and digestive and respiratory disease. The leading causes of death were cerebrovascular disorders, accidents, malignant tumors, and heart disease. Among the Yun‐bian elderly, 68.8% were found to be cared for by their families, with 30.8% of them living with their offspring. Only 0.45% of the Yun‐bian elderly were found to be living in social welfare centers. The medical treatment services provided were either community‐centered or hospital‐centered. It was concluded that reinforcement for administration and organization of the health‐care services, policy development regarding medical insurance for the aged, professional health‐care provider education for the elderly, and health‐care program development for the elderly are needed. |
