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People's Republic of China: Perspectives in School Health
Author(s) -
Bin Shi Chen,
Fu Zhu Pei,
Qi Zhou Zong
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
journal of school health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.851
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1746-1561
pISSN - 0022-4391
DOI - 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1990.tb05951.x
Subject(s) - china , christian ministry , curriculum , public health , people's republic , medicine , health education , medical education , environmental health , health care , nursing , family medicine , gerontology , psychology , economic growth , political science , pedagogy , law , economics
As the population growth rate of the People's Republic of China slows, the health of its schoolchildren is improving. A three‐tiered health system incorporating traditional and modern medicine is reflected in an educational curriculum that is based on community involvement and, more recently, on prevention. The Chinese Ministry of Public Health focuses on three main issues affecting the health of schoolchildren: poor vision (myopia), dental care, and nutrition. Vision problems are predominate among Chinese students and are addressed through treatment, improved architectural design of school buildings, and lessening of homework assignments. Dental care is addressed through treatment and education. Nutrition, a problem primarily among rural schoolchildren, is addressed through vitamin and mineral supplements and community involvement.