Passing age 40, the human body undergoes many subtle physiological changes, increasing the risk of stroke and cancer if early screening and control are overlooked.
With over 1.7 million elderly residents, Ho Chi Minh City currently has only 36 eldercare facilities, serving just over 3,500 people, while the city's population aging rate is exceeding all forecasts.
Vietnam is expected to conclude its golden population period by 2036, three years earlier than previous calculations, transitioning into an aging and super-aging population phase.
