党的十七大提出加快教育、就业、分配、住房、医疗、养老等以改善民生为重点的社会建设,其中一个重要方面就是养老问题。养老问题将是未来中国不容乐观的社会问题。目前,我国中西部城市养老基础设施发展相对缓慢,加大养老基础设施投入是构建和谐社会,拉动经济增长,解决就业,缓解医院压力,减少财政支出的有效途径。 The 17th CPC National Congress proposed to speed up the social construction with emphasis on education, employment, distribution, housing, medical care and pension to improve people’s livelihood. One of the important aspects is the issue of pension. Pension issues will be the future of China can not be optimistic about social issues. At present, the development of pension facilities in the cities in central and western China is relatively slow. Increasing the input of pension facilities is an effective way to build a harmonious society, stimulate economic growth, solve employment problems, alleviate hospital pressure and reduce financial expenditures.