Aging population puts pressure on insurance fund
By Wang Qingyun | China Daily | Updated: 2013-02-18 08:02
An elderly patient receives a shot to prevent infection at Beijing Tongren Hospital on Feb 9. Wang Shen / Xinhua |
With people living longer and a higher incidence of chronic diseases, the demand for medical services has been soaring in Beijing, putting growing pressure on the city's health insurance fund.
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