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How breakthrough technology in China is helping care for its aging population
By 2050, China's over-65 population is expected to grow to 370 million, up from 138 million in 2014. This presents challenges for the country's basic infrastructure: To handle the sheer size of the elderly population, everyday technologies must adapt to keep pace.
China isn’t the only part of the world where increased life expectancy is a growing trend and challenge: Also by 2050, the number of people who live to be 100 or older around the globe is expected to increase by 1,000%.
As projected life expectancy alters our long-term needs, healthcare and lifestyle technology companies are rising to the challenge. From medical innovations and mHealth to exciting ways companies are using big data for healthcare, below are just a few ways China is leading the pack when it comes to preparing for the future. Read more...
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