亚洲约占世界陆地总面积的29.4％,其老年人口占世界老年人口总数的40％。1980年亚洲≥65岁老年人口系数为4.1％;预计在1980～2000年的20年内,老年人口将增长近一倍。因此,多为发展中国家的亚洲面临着与西方社会不同的老年社会学问题。 养老院和老年保健 亚洲的经济状况、人口数量和风俗习惯 Asia accounts for about 29.4% of the world’s total land area and its elderly population accounts for 40% of the world’s elderly population. In 1980, the coefficient of population aged 65 or older in Asia was 4.1%. It is estimated that in 20 years from 1980 to 2000, the elderly population will nearly double. Therefore, Asia, which is mostly a developing country, faces the problem of aging sociology that differs from that of western societies. Nursing Homes and Geriatric Health The economic situation, population size and customs of Asia