我国是世界上老龄人口绝对数最多的国家,又是世界上人口老龄化最快的国家之一。社会老化日趋严重,人口老化带来一系列问题,其中老年医疗保健尤为引人注目。本文就积极开展老年疾病防治工作的措施进行探讨,以唤起社会各界的重视。 China is the country with the largest number of elderly people in the world, and it is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world. The ageing of society has become increasingly serious. The aging of the population has brought a series of problems, among which the medical care for the elderly is particularly noticeable. This article discusses the measures for active prevention and treatment of geriatric diseases so as to arouse the attention of all sectors of society.