Research on the Measurement of Social Effects for Healthy Aging of Chinese Aged Population

The objective of the research is to propose the dimensions and related indicators to evaluate the social effects of healthy aging in China and to provide the evidence for policy-making.Four evaluation dimensions are living independence,happiness,social communication and involvement,and the contribution to society.Large sample data are used to measure these four dimensions from National Health ServicesSurvey in 2008.Though China has made great progress,more efforts should be made for better healthy aging in future,more attention should be paid on rural aged people for their survival status and health.Four dimensions are suitable for evaluating social effects of healthy aging.Some indicators can be adjusted more fittingly to the dimensions and more data should be collected.China should develop the strategies for healthy aging soon.