With Hong Kong’s population rapidly greying, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines how older adults and the next generation of retirees can meet the challenges of ageing while maintaining health and quality of life. Updated: 12 Jul, 2026[1][2]Confronting cancer in Hong KongAs cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management. 31 May, 2026