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The peak velocity of ageing just started,
the public healthcare system would get worse
Percentage of population aged 65 and above
40%
15.9% 29.1%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
The elderly population is expected to Utilisation of public hospital bed days
increase by 1.2 million from 2016 to of the elderly is at least 5.5 times
2036. that of the rest of the population.
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Source: Census and Statistical Department; Hospital Authority Statistical Report 2016/17
