数读中国 “十四五”绘就“一老一小”幸福图景

Core Insights - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period has seen significant advancements in services for the elderly and children in China, enhancing the quality of life for these demographics [1] Elderly Care Services - By the end of 2024, there will be 1 National Center for Geriatric Medicine and 6 National Clinical Research Centers for Geriatric Diseases, with 6,151 secondary and above general hospitals having geriatrics departments, accounting for 84.6% of total general hospitals [3] - 94.4% of secondary and above public hospitals have established "green channels" for elderly patients, and medical social workers are available to assist them [3] - Approximately 140 million health management services are provided annually for individuals aged 65 and above [3] Rural Elderly Services - Over 140,000 rural mutual aid elderly service facilities and more than 16,000 rural nursing homes have been built, offering diverse elderly care services [5] Aging Standards - As of May this year, China has released over 240 national standards related to aging and accessibility, establishing a preliminary national standard system that addresses the basic living needs of the elderly [7] Pediatric Services - By the end of 2024, the number of pediatric practitioners (including assistants) will reach 243,900, a 49.3% increase from 163,400 in 2020; the number of pediatric beds per 1,000 children will rise to 2.47, up 13.3% from 2.18 in 2020 [8] - Most secondary and tertiary public hospitals provide pediatric services, and 80% of grassroots medical institutions can treat common childhood illnesses [8] Child Health Improvements - The incidence of macrosomia has decreased for five consecutive years, and the overweight and obesity rate among children under 6 has dropped from 10.4% to 9.7% [10] - The stunting rate for children under 6 has decreased to 4.5%, and the low weight rate has fallen to 1.4% [10] - Average height for boys and girls aged 6-17 has increased by 2.1 cm and 2.2 cm, respectively [10] Education Achievements - By the end of 2024, the gross enrollment rate for preschool education has reached 92%, with 91.6% of children attending inclusive kindergartens [11] - 246 districts and counties have achieved balanced quality in compulsory education [11] - The gross enrollment rate for high school has reached 92%, and the enrollment rate for disabled children in compulsory education has reached 97% [11] Child Welfare Institutions - Nationwide, 600 county-level child welfare institutions have been transformed into institutions for the rescue and protection of minors, providing care and support for vulnerable children [12] Child Supervisory Personnel - A total of 42,000 child supervisors at the township (street) level and 583,000 child directors at the village (community) level have been appointed [13]