A one-time sampling survey on the status of elderly people in urban and rural China，2000

The survey encompassed 160 cities (counties) across 20 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities nationwide, along with 640 streets (townships) and 2000 neighborhoods (villages). It was conducted on December 1, 2000, targeting individuals aged 60 and above in urban and rural areas within the designated sampling scope. Three distinct questionnaires were utilized: urban, rural, and urban-rural community questionnaires. The survey content primarily addressed fundamental aspects of elderly life, including living conditions, economic support, healthcare, community services, cultural activities, social participation, grassroots elderly organizations, and employment status.