Epidemiological characteristics and disease spectrum of emergency patients in two cities in China: Hong Kong and Shenzhen
10.5847/wjem.j.1920-8642.2020.01.007
- Author:
Shao-xi Chen
1
;
Karren Fan
1
;
Ling-pong Leung
1
Author Information
1. Accident and Emergency Department, University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518053, China
- Publication Type:Letter
- Keywords:
Epidemiological characteristics;
disease spectrum;
emergency;
Hong Kong;
Shenzhen
- From:
World Journal of Emergency Medicine
2020;11(1):48-53
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND:China is the most populated country and the second economic entity worldwide. Hong Kong and Shenzhen are two adjacent cities in southern China, with similar environmental, cultural, ethnic groups, and economic development. They both have a very interesting turning point in their destiny, leading to a miraculous economic development. However, their government structure and health care system are totally different.[1] This is a vivid example of Deng Xiaoping's formulation of the principle of "one country, two systems".
- Full text:007 WJEM-2019-0192.pdf