China’s rapid urban ascent: an examination into the components of urban growth

Farrell, Kyle; Westlund, Hans

doi:10.1080/10225706.2018.1476256

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“…Notably, AD prevalence in Asian populations appears to be increasing, which may be related in part to rapid urbanization in many major metropolitan areas in Asia; for example, the population inhabiting China’s urban areas has increased from 11.8% in 1950 to 49.2% by 2010 [ 1 ]. The actual epidemiology of AD among different Asian populations remains unclear, but a growing body of evidence supports that this is an increasingly prevalent disease in many Asian countries with shifting demographics.…”

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Epidemiology and Characterization of Atopic Dermatitis in East Asian Populations: A Systematic Review

Cheng

Han

2021

Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)

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Introduction: As atopic dermatitis (AD) grows increasingly prevalent in Asian populations worldwide, understanding how environmental, genetic, and cultural factors uniquely influence AD in Asians is essential for informing disease management. Our objectives were to characterize the epidemiology of AD in East Asian populations with sensitivity to the changing demographics of AD in these populations and the effects of urbanization and immigration. Methods: A systematic review was performed on epidemiologic studies of AD in East Asian populations over the past 10 years. Results: There is a rising prevalence of both pediatric and adult AD in Asian populations worldwide, particularly in Asians living in urban areas. Studies suggest that the children of Asian immigrants may be at higher risk for developing AD, potentially resulting from epigenetic phenomena unique to immigrant populations. A number of genetic polymorphisms implicated in AD are shared by Asian populations around the world and appear to be rare among other ethnic populations. Conclusions: As the prevalence of AD continues to increase in Asian populations, it is important to understand its distinct genetic and pathophysiologic profile in these populations, as well as characterize the cultural beliefs and practices surrounding its treatment. Future research should aim to capitalize on our growing understanding of pathophysiologic differences to inform the most promising treatments for AD in Asians. Additionally, the impact of immigration on AD suggests that further investigation of these trends may lead to a greater understanding of the epigenetics of AD.

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Epidemiology and Characterization of Atopic Dermatitis in East Asian Populations: A Systematic Review

Cheng

Han

2021

Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)

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“…The China Tourism Academy [1] reported that 30% of outbound tourists in China have switched from traditional mass tourism destinations to more nature-based destinations such as Sri Lanka, Sabah, and Bali. China's intensive urban development [4,5] and growth in urban populations [6], health-threatening pollution [7] and degrading environment [8] are common reasons why tourists visit nature-based areas instead of cities [1,9]. Nature reserves in China have also been extensively developing local nature-based tourism to accommodate the vast number of domestic tourists [10]; e.g., forest parks in China accommodated over 0.8 billion tourists in 2015 and made over 87 billion of tourism revenue [11].…”

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Impacts of Tourists’ Sociodemographic Characteristics on the Travel Motivation and Satisfaction: The Case of Protected Areas in South China

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Western studies on nature-based tourism have long explored the relationships among tourists’ sociodemographic characteristics, motivation and satisfaction as a way of predicting their visitation patterns and travel behaviours. Relatively few studies have been conducted in the Chinese context given its varied and extensive landscapes. This paper seeks to fill this gap using data from questionnaire surveys conducted in two popular and prestigious forest nature reserves in Guangdong province between August and December 2015. Data collected were analyzed by multiple regression tests with socio-demographic factors as the predictors of travel motivation and satisfaction in SPSS 24.0. The key findings and observations include the following: First, contrary to some overseas studies, education level was negatively correlated with tourists’ satisfaction with management and educational value. Second, age was positively correlated with the sense of relaxation and nature exploration. Third, education level had a negative correlation with motivation regarding social influence. Fourth, the influence of local culture helps differentiate Chinese tourists from Western tourists, implying that different management strategies should be adopted. All these findings offer insights to nature-based tourism operators that cater to the growing ranks of Chinese ecotourists.

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“…It is estimated that the number of persons who live outside of their countries of birth reached 281 million in 2020 globally, an increase from 108 million over the amount in 2000 (11). Although international migration does not have a direct impact on the world's population growth, and its impact on population growth is usually negligible in most countries compared to other demographic components, it has contributed significantly to the growth of populations in some countries.…”

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Major Trends in Population Growth Around the World

2021

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The world's population continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace. The decelerating growth is mainly attributable to fertility declines in a growing number of countries. However, there are substantial variations in the future trends of populations across regions and countries, with sub-Saharan African countries being projected to have most of the increase. Population momentum plays an important role in determining the future population growth in many countries and areas where fertility is in a rapid transition. With declines in fertility, the world's population is unprecedentedly aging, and the numbers of households with smaller sizes are growing. International migration is also on the rise since the beginning of this century. The world's population is also urbanizing due to increased internal rural to urban migration. Nevertheless, there are uncertainties in future population growth, not only because there are uncertainties in the future trends in fertility, mortality, and migration, but also because there are many other factors that could affect these trajectories. International consensus on climate change and ecosystem protections may trigger population control policies, and the ongoing pandemic is likely to have some impact on mortality, migration, or even fertility.

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China’s rapid urban ascent: an examination into the components of urban growth

Cited by 43 publications

References 56 publications

Epidemiology and Characterization of Atopic Dermatitis in East Asian Populations: A Systematic Review

Epidemiology and Characterization of Atopic Dermatitis in East Asian Populations: A Systematic Review

Impacts of Tourists’ Sociodemographic Characteristics on the Travel Motivation and Satisfaction: The Case of Protected Areas in South China

Major Trends in Population Growth Around the World

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