Developmental Gerontology and Active Population Aging in China

Population aging is an irreversible process in the development of modern society,which brings challenges to comprehensive modernized social governance.Population aging is a“dualistic”development issue that not only leads to aging of the labor force structure but also creates new demographic dividends.This study describes the core thoughts of developmental gerontology(DG),which provides new insight into the relationship between active aging and comprehensive governance for modernized society.The development of DG will provide a feasible and sustainable path to integrate and coordinate the relationship between population aging,society,and economy.

Trends and Patterns of Respiratory Tuberculosis Mortality in Rural and Urban——China,1987-2021

Summary What is already known about this topic?In China,an estimated 780,000 individuals contract tuberculosis(TB)every year.With TB ranked as the second most prevalent disease in terms of the morbidity and mortality rates for legally infectious diseases,it imparts a substantial disease burden on families and society.What is added by this report?This study identifies specific periods and cohort effects related to trends in respiratory TB mortality in both rural and urban regions of China.The mortality rates have been found to decrease at an annual rate of 5.5%in urban regions and 6.6%in rural ones,with a more marked decline evident in rural areas.These findings represent a significant milestone in the prevention and treatment of respiratory TB in China,especially in its rural locales.

Confronting COVID-19 and Prioritizing Aging Population

Over the past three years,China has implemented rapid,vigorous,and coordinated control measures to limit the spread of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)effectively.These measures include active containment,graded management,rational resource allocation,rapid contact tracing and disposal,and targeted vaccination of key populations.These efforts have contributed to the prompt and effective control of outbreaks,protecting the health and well-being of older adults.This review provides a comprehensive summary of the changes in China’s COVID-19 prevention and control experiences and other public health measures since the outbreak of the pandemic,and assesses their impact on older adults.It may serve as a valuable reference for future epidemic prevention and control efforts.

Changing Patterns of Heart Disease Mortality in Rural and Urban Areas—China,1987–2021

Heart disease(HD)is an important component of the spectrum of cardiovascular diseases(CVDs).China has the highest number of new HD cases in the world(1),posing significant health and economic burdens to society.However,its mortality trends at the national level and urban-rural differences remain unclear.This study,which identifies the age,period,and cohort effects of HD mortality trend changes,would assist the government in understanding future trends and optimizing public health policies.The HD mortality data by age,gender,and region were extracted from China’s National Health Commission’s death registration system,after quality control of ID and duplicate removal(2).The age-standardized mortality rate was calculated based on the world standard population using the direct method.Joinpoint regression was employed to determine HD mortality change patterns across time(3).The age-period-cohort model was used to estimate cohort and period effects(4).In this model,age refers to the individual’s age at a given time,period refers to the time at which the outcome is measured,and cohort refers to the group of individuals born in a particular period.This study revealed that HD mortality in China has rapidly increased over the past two decades,with men increasing faster than women and rural areas increasing faster than urban areas.

Age-Period-Cohort Analysis on Long-Term Mortality Trend of Genitourinary Diseases—China,1987–2021

What is already known about this topic?There has been a lack of attention to genitourinary diseases for an extended period,resulting in limited research on the mortality trends of genitourinary diseases in China.What is added by this report?This study examines the long-term trend of genitourinary diseases'mortality across Chinese individuals of all genders and in various urban and rural regions.Additionally,it investigates the impact of age-period-cohort effects on this trend.What are the implications for public health practice?It is imperative to address genitourinary diseases,particularly among vulnerable populations such as rural older men.Policymakers should prioritize these individuals by providing necessary policy interventions and healthcare support.