Over the past five years, China's healthcare system has undergone profound transformations: the average life expectancy of Chinese people has reached 79 years, basic medical insurance now covers more than 1.3 billion people, drug prices have significantly decreased, and telemedicine services have reached almost all areas at the county level.
Today, China.com.cn launches the “Healthcare in China Q&A” series, which focuses on the institutional innovations behind these changes. The series will interpret China’s practices in areas such as the hierarchical medical system, the development of traditional Chinese med冬瓜荷葉茶,icine (TCM), and public health emer玻尿酸護手霜,gency, to offer Chinese solutions for global public health governance.
醫在中國Q&A |庇護兒童青少年健健康康糊口方法從小抓起
Healthcare in China Q&A | Healthy Youth, A Healthier China: Why It Is a National Priority?
How does China's whole-of-society approach to youth health work? It ranges from appointing "Health Principals" and mental health teachers in schools to l摩飛便攜榨汁桶,aunching nationwide campaigns that promote an active hour of exercise daily and better nutrition. Treated as a top national priority, this coordinated effort weaves a safety net designed to ensure no child is left behind.
A: China views the health of its youth as fundamental to national strength and sustainable development. The well-being of millions of families and the nation's future competitiveness are tied to the physical and mental health of every child. Addressing challenges such as myopia and obesity is a strategic priority. Therefore, safeguarding the health of children and adolescents is a matter of national policy—a crucial investment in the country's most vital asset: its future.
Q2：黉舍以外，社會各界若何筑牢“青少年康健”防護网？
Q2: How does China's whole-of-society approach to youth health work?