China
As one of the most rapidly aging nations in the world, China has welcoming embraced anti-aging medicine.
The World Anti-Aging Congress, held Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2007 in Dong Guan, was co-supported by the A4M, the World Anti-Aging Academy of Medicine, the China Food & Drug Administration, China Medical Association, and China Pharmaceutical Association. With a host of renowned speakers from China as well as around the globe, the event drew 20,000 physicians and members of the general public, as well as 1,500 hospitals and medical center executives. The co-located China Pharm Exposition presenting 3,000 corporate booths on 400,000 square feet of exhibition space. The event was one of the largest medical meetings in the world. Immediately after the Shanghai World Anti-Aging Congress, most of the speakers and exhibitors proceeded to reconvene in Dong Guan (near Hong Kong). There, more than 2,000 physicians, scientists and hospital principals assembled for the China Health Industry Forum. Both events received the official backing of the Chinese government and the significant co-ventured support of the China Pharmaceutical Association, China FDA International Medicine Exchange Center, Chinese Medical Association, and China Medical Association Health Promotion Committee, as well as many national level Chinese medical organizations.
Robert Goldman, MD, PhD, DO, FAASP, WAAAM Chairman, has been appointed to the positions of Visiting Professor, Huazhong University of Science & Technology Tong Ji Medical School, rated among the top three medical universities in China; and Visiting Professor, The Wuhan Institute of Science & Technology, the top biotechnology private university in China.
In addition, a leading Chinese publishing firm has contracted to translate textbooks and general interest books of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), totaling over 30 titles. Also, a number of business groups are looking to invest in building large anti-aging hospitals and clinics offering comprehensive anti-aging medical care in China. Taken collectively, these activities demonstrate a long-term and focused commitment to advancing the availability of anti-aging medicine in China.
Visit www.worldhealth.net.cn, the website of A4M China, for information about upcoming educational programs taking place in the country.
