Numerical considerations for defining a rare disease in China
10.3760/cma.j.cn112144-20250717-00272
- VernacularTitle:数说中国罕见病定义及相关问题
- Author:
Shi YU
1
;
Hong QIAO
;
Xue ZHANG
Author Information
1. 哈尔滨医科大学人文社会科学学院，哈尔滨 150081
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Rare diseases;
Definition of rare diseases;
Prevalence
- From:
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
2025;60(9):939-942
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Rare diseases have become an issue of public health concern globally. In China, two rare diseases lists have been released officially in 2018 and 2023, respectively. However, due to its importance in research, clinical management , therapeutic drug development and health security, we still need a clear definition of rare diseases in China. Considering the current actual condition of our country and our population size, we would suggest a prevalence of less than 1/10 000 to define a rare disease in China.
