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Aged population increases rapidly
18/4/2005 15:31

Shanghai Daily news

Qingpu District's population is aging quickly, with elderly people making up 16.8 of the district's total population. More than 30,000 elderly people have enrolled in the district's schools for senior citizens so far. The schools offer various courses, including Chinese painting and calligraphy, dancing and cooking.