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国家卫健委:我国儿童健康核心指标持续向好
Ren Min Wang·2025-05-30 10:20

Core Viewpoint - The National Health Commission of China reported significant improvements in child health indicators, with infant mortality and under-five mortality rates reaching historical lows by 2024, positioning China among the top in global middle-income countries [3][4]. Group 1: Child Health Improvements - The infant mortality rate is projected to drop to 4.0‰ and the under-five mortality rate to 5.6‰ by 2024, marking the best levels in history [3]. - From 2010 to 2023, the average life expectancy in China increased by 3.8 years, with 21.7% of this increase attributed to the decline in under-five mortality rates [3]. Group 2: Service Enhancements - Over 8,000 comprehensive hospitals in China now provide pediatric outpatient or inpatient services, with 98% of county hospitals offering pediatric care and over 80% of grassroots medical institutions treating common childhood illnesses [3]. - The National Health Commission aims to establish 2,000 child-friendly hospitals by the end of 2025, with a target of 90% of institutions providing child healthcare services to be child-friendly by 2030 [3]. Group 3: Comprehensive Service Strengthening - Initiatives include pregnancy risk screening, enhanced measures for birth defect prevention, and a focus on key health issues such as myopia, obesity, and autism in children [4]. - The infant mortality rate due to birth defects and under-five mortality has decreased by over 30% compared to five years ago, with a 21% reduction in the incidence of neural tube defects and Down syndrome [4]. - The mother-to-child transmission rate of HIV has dropped to 1.2%, achieving a historical low, alongside the implementation of free HPV vaccinations covering 60% of eligible girls [4].