建议将泸州打造为国家级银发经济示范区

Core Viewpoint - The provincial government report emphasizes the development of the "silver economy" as a new opportunity for economic transformation in response to the challenges of an aging population [3]. Group 1: Demographic Changes - By the end of 2025, the population aged 60 and above in China is projected to exceed 320 million, accounting for 23% of the total population, indicating a rapid acceleration of the aging process [3][4]. - Luzhou has entered a moderately aging society as of 2022, with an expected elderly population of 1.1515 million by the end of 2024, also representing 23% of the registered population [4]. Group 2: Strategic Recommendations - It is proposed to establish Luzhou as a national-level demonstration zone for high-quality development of the silver economy, providing a "Sichuan solution" to address related challenges nationwide [4]. - Luzhou's geographical location at the junction of Sichuan, Chongqing, Guizhou, and Yunnan is seen as a strategic advantage for developing the silver economy [4]. Group 3: Institutional and Educational Support - Luzhou benefits from the presence of Southwest Medical University, which is recognized as a national regional medical and health center, with seven disciplines ranked in the top 1% globally in ESI, particularly in geriatric and nuclear medicine [4][5]. - The integration of medical education and research with industry is highlighted as a solid foundation for supporting the silver economy [4]. Group 4: Practical Implementation - Luzhou has established a comprehensive community-based elderly care service model, recognized as a national typical case, which includes a full chain from "age-friendly renovations" to "smart devices" and "home services" [4]. - The city aims to systematically address common challenges in smart elderly care and the integration of medical and elderly care through national-level demonstrations [5].