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Objective To investigate the current situation of the construction of geriatrics in second and third level gen-eral hospitals in Guangxi,analyze the existing problems,and propose suggestions.Methods A self-developed"Survey on the Current Situation of Geriatrics Construction"was used to conduct a questionnaire survey on 250 second and third level general hospitals in Guangxi from April to September 2021.Results A total of 98 geriatrics were established in 196 general hospitals,and the overall number met national requirements.Among them,36 are independent institutions,including 24 tertiary hospitals and 12 secondary hospitals,with 2 172 beds and 1 764 medical staff.Conclusion In the future,Guangxi should ensure the high-quality construction of geriatrics,reasonably allocate geriatric human resources,enhance disciplinary medical service capa-bilities,strengthen overall two-way health connections,and vigorously promote the construction and development of geriatrics in Guangxi.