Development and achievements in the health of children and adolescents
- VernacularTitle:儿童青少年健康发展与成效
- Author:
MA Jun
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Health education; Public policy; Health status; Child; Adolescent
- From: Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(10):1446-1452
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Abstract:The health of children and adolescents is the foundation of national health and a sign of all around well being. The Party and the government in China have prioritized the health of children and adolescents since 18th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party. Policies to promote child and adolescent health have been enhanced and boosted the work of physical activity and health education, and further fostered the development of health schools. It has also considerably improved the prevention and control of myopia, obesity, and the mental health of children and adolescents. The children and adolescents health service systems have been established, including school health management and work system, student health monitoring system and intervention measures. As a result, health status of children and adolescents has steadily improved.
