人口老化為全球重要議題。高齡者隨著平均餘命增加，也伴隨慢性病的增加，而活 的長未必活的好。世界衛生組織（WHO）於2002 年提出活躍老化的觀念，並定義為「提 升民眾老年期生活品質並達到最適宜的健康、社會參與及安全的過程」。 本文除分析高齡化人口趨勢的挑戰、活躍老化的決定因素及活躍老化策略所需 考量之面向，並提出我國因應高齡化社會的整體衛生政策，包括健康促進、降低危險因 子、發展友善且高品質健康照護環境，期能達到預防失能、活躍老化之終極目標。

As for policy makers, population ageing is a crucial issue around the world. With the increasing of longevity associating with chronic diseases in old age, seniors’ quality of life may not be improved. In 2002, the World Health Organization raised the concept “active ageing” and defined as the process of optimizing opportunities for health, social participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. This article is discussing the challenges of an ageing population, determinants of active ageing and exploring the strategies considered. The active ageing policy in Taiwan, including health promotion, decreasing risk factors and creating a high-quality and friendly caring environment has been conducted to reach the ultimate goal of active ageing and preventing disabilities.