Insights from COVID-19: Reflecting on the Promotion of Long-Term Health Policies in China

Qi, Wu; Chen, Beian; Zhu, Jianping

doi:10.3390/ijerph20042889

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“… 11 From the perceptual perspective, Wu et al found that most respondents in their survey reported poor awareness regarding the policy. 12 Zhang et al also reported biased understandings among the public towards the initiative practice for health concept proposed by HC2030. 13 Still, most studies above did not analyze the effect of the policy, rather they focus on the disparities between the current trend of public health and the HC2030 goal.…”

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Does the Healthy China 2030 Policy Improve People’s Health? Empirical Evidence Based on the Difference-in-Differences Approach

Ning,

Pei,

Huang

et al. 2024

RMHP

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Background The Healthy China 2030 (HC2030) policy is currently recognized as China’s most significant and influential national health policy. However, despite its implementation in 2016, the policy’s impact has yet to be comprehensively evaluated, particularly in relation to its effectiveness in enhancing population health and promoting public health equity. Methods We utilized the Difference-in-Differences (DiD) method to evaluate the impact of the HC2030. Our analysis utilized a panel dataset derived from five longitudinal surveys conducted by the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS). Results The implementation of HC2030 has improved the overall health status of residents, particularly in urban areas and the western and eastern regions. Mechanistic analysis has further unveiled that the policy’s beneficial impact on health outcomes is attributed to a rise in physical activity frequency and the betterment of mental health. Additionally, female, married, and medically insured individuals have demonstrated a significant positive impact of the policy on their health outcomes. Conclusion Although the HC2030 appears to have effectively improved overall population health, it needs to promote equity in public health adequately. The study suggests adjustments are needed to address the unequal distribution of health outcomes between urban and rural areas and among different regions.

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Does the Healthy China 2030 Policy Improve People’s Health? Empirical Evidence Based on the Difference-in-Differences Approach

Ning,

Pei,

Huang

et al. 2024

RMHP

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Cracking the code of health security: unveiling the balanced indices through rank-ordered effect analysis

Zhu,

Wu,

Zhang

et al. 2024

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background Health security is a critical issue which involves multiple dimensions. It has received increasing attention in recent years, especially in China. In order to improve the national health level, China has made many efforts, such as the “Healthy China 2030” plan proposed several years ago. However, due to the complexity of its national conditions and the difficulty of index design, the results of these efforts are not significant. Therefore, it is necessary to construct a new measurement index system. Methods Based on the questionnaire of “Health China 2030”, we have collected a total of 3,000 participants from all 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in China. We used statistical methods such as multiple correspondence analysis and rank-ordered effect analysis to process the data. The balance index is constructed by a series of actions such as weight division, order calculation and ranking. Results Through multiple correspondence analysis, we can find that there was a close relation in the correspondence space between the satisfaction degrees 1, 2, and 3, while a far distance from satisfaction degrees 4 and 5. There were four positive and four negative indices separately based on the average expected level and four clusters after ordinal rank cluster analysis. Generally speaking, there are no prominent discrepancies across gender and residential areas. Conclusions We created and examined balanced indicators for health security in China based on the “Health China 2030” questionnaire. The findings of this study give insight into the overall situation of health security in China and indicate opportunities for improvement.

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Current status and risk determinants of locomotive syndrome in geriatric cancer survivors in China—a single-center cross-sectional survey

Yang,

Su,

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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ObjectiveTo assess the prevalence and risk determinants of locomotive syndrome (LS) in geriatric cancer survivors in China. To generate evidence-based insights for the clinical prevention and intervention strategies concerning LS in this vulnerable population, emphasizing the need for integrated public health initiatives focused on maintaining mobility among geriatric cancer survivors.MethodsSix hundred geriatric cancer survivors were recruited at a hospital in China. A demographic questionnaire, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short (IPAQ-S), and the Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale (GLFS-25) were administered. Survivors were stratified into three physical activity level (PAL) groups via IPAQ-S scores: low, medium, and high. LS was operationally defined via GLFS-25 scores, with cut-offs established for LS-1, LS-2, and LS-3. Elevated GLFS-25 scores signified deteriorated motor function (MF) and increased severity of LS. Data analysis was done to investigate the risk determinants to the occurrence and exacerbation of LS among geriatric cancer survivors.ResultsOf the 524 geriatric cancer survivors who completed the study, 292 (55.7%) were diagnosed with LS, including 152 (29%) categorized under LS-1, 52 (9.9%) under LS-2, and 88 (16.8%) under LS-3. Univariate analysis indicated that variations in exercise habits, prior occupational type, presence of tumor metastasis or recurrence, visual impairments, somatosensory abnormalities, and PAL were significantly associated with differing occurrences and severities of LS (p < 0.05). Ordinal logistic regression revealed that prior occupational type (OR = 0.466), tumor metastasis (OR = 0.404), tumor recurrence (OR = 0.341), and PAL (medium: OR = 7.178; high: OR = 1.984) were independent risk determinants modulating both the occurrence and severity of LS in cancer survivors (p < 0.05).ConclusionThe occurrence of LS is notably elevated among geriatric cancer survivors in China, indicating a significant public health concern. Individuals who were previously engaged in non-physically demanding occupations and those with histories of tumor metastasis or recurrence, coupled with reduced PAL, demonstrate a heightened susceptibility and severities to LS. Early identification of these risk determinants is imperative for mitigating the onset and progression of LS. Comprehensive public health strategies, including regular screening programs, targeted physical rehabilitation initiatives, and community-based interventions, are essential to mitigate the onset and progression of LS in this vulnerable population, ultimately reducing its broader impact on aging-related health outcomes.

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Insights from COVID-19: Reflecting on the Promotion of Long-Term Health Policies in China

Cited by 3 publications

References 42 publications

Does the Healthy China 2030 Policy Improve People’s Health? Empirical Evidence Based on the Difference-in-Differences Approach

Does the Healthy China 2030 Policy Improve People’s Health? Empirical Evidence Based on the Difference-in-Differences Approach

Cracking the code of health security: unveiling the balanced indices through rank-ordered effect analysis

Current status and risk determinants of locomotive syndrome in geriatric cancer survivors in China—a single-center cross-sectional survey

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