Analysis on demographic indexes among permanent residents in Pudong New Area of Shanghai, in 2002-2007

Objective To ascertain the demographic characteristics of the permanent residents in Pudong New Area of Shanghai.Methods Ratios of the old and the children plus various burden coefficients were calculated and demographic characteristics analyzed by means of population pyramid method.Results The population average annual growth rate was 2.04% in Pudong New Area from 2002 to 2007.The ratio of the old was 14.59%.The total dependency ratio was 30.45%, with the dependency ratio of children being 11.42% and that of the old 19.03%.Conclusion The population type of Pudong New Area was an aging society. The burden of the elderly was serious.The total population in Pudong New Area will continue to increase. Health services should increase configuration and upgrade capacity in accordance with demographic characteristics.