Dr. Li Zhang received her Ph.D. of Sociology from Texas A & M University-College Station, USA. She is now Professor of Sociology at China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing, P. R. China. Her current research focuses on social demography, health and aging studies.

• Part 1. Introduction.- Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview.- Chapter 2. Review of Literature.- Chapter 3. Data and Methods.- Part 2. Chinese Oldest Old’s Health Status and Its Determinants.- Chapter 4. Changing Patterns of the Oldest Old’s Health by Time Period and across Birth Cohorts.- Chapter 5. Demographic Characteristics and the Oldest Old’s Health.- Chapter 6. Socioeconomic Status and the Oldest Old’s Health.- Chapter 7. Physical Activities and the Oldest Old’s Health.- Chapter 8. Leisure Activities and the Oldest Old’s Health.- Chapter 9. Smoking, Alcohol Consumption and the Oldest Old’s Health.- Chapter 10. Conclusion.

Dr. Li Zhang received her Ph.D. of Sociology from Texas A & M University-College Station, USA. She is now Professor of Sociology at China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing, P. R. China. Her current research focuses on social demography, health and aging studies.

• Part 1. Introduction.- Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview.- Chapter 2. Review of Literature.- Chapter 3. Data and Methods.- Part 2. Chinese Oldest Old’s Health Status and Its Determinants.- Chapter 4. Changing Patterns of the Oldest Old’s Health by Time Period and across Birth Cohorts.- Chapter 5. Demographic Characteristics and the Oldest Old’s Health.- Chapter 6. Socioeconomic Status and the Oldest Old’s Health.- Chapter 7. Physical Activities and the Oldest Old’s Health.- Chapter 8. Leisure Activities and the Oldest Old’s Health.- Chapter 9. Smoking, Alcohol Consumption and the Oldest Old’s Health.- Chapter 10. Conclusion.

Dr. Li Zhang received her Ph.D. of Sociology from Texas A & M University-College Station, USA. She is now Professor of Sociology at China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing, P. R. China. Her current research focuses on social demography, health and aging studies.

• Part 1. Introduction.- Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview.- Chapter 2. Review of Literature.- Chapter 3. Data and Methods.- Part 2. Chinese Oldest Old’s Health Status and Its Determinants.- Chapter 4. Changing Patterns of the Oldest Old’s Health by Time Period and across Birth Cohorts.- Chapter 5. Demographic Characteristics and the Oldest Old’s Health.- Chapter 6. Socioeconomic Status and the Oldest Old’s Health.- Chapter 7. Physical Activities and the Oldest Old’s Health.- Chapter 8. Leisure Activities and the Oldest Old’s Health.- Chapter 9. Smoking, Alcohol Consumption and the Oldest Old’s Health.- Chapter 10. Conclusion.