我国6-17岁儿童青少年超重肥胖率呈上升趋势

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the ongoing challenges in child health in China, particularly the rising obesity rates among children aged 6-17, despite improvements in infant mortality rates and healthcare access for children [1][2]. Group 1: Child Health Statistics - The overweight and obesity rate among children under 6 years is decreasing, while the rate for children aged 6-17 is still on the rise, indicating a concerning trend [1][2]. - By 2024, the infant mortality rate and the mortality rate for children under 5 are projected to reach 4.0‰ and 5.6‰ respectively, marking the best levels in history and positioning China among the top in global middle-income countries [1]. - From 2010 to 2023, the average life expectancy in China increased by 3.8 years, with 21.7% of this improvement attributed to the decline in mortality rates for children under 5 [1]. Group 2: Healthcare Infrastructure - Over 8,000 comprehensive hospitals in China can provide pediatric outpatient or inpatient services, with 98% of county hospitals having established pediatric departments [2]. - By the end of this year, there is a goal to have 2,000 medical institutions meet the requirements for becoming child-friendly hospitals, with a target of 90% of institutions providing pediatric healthcare services to be child-friendly by 2030 [2]. Group 3: Health Initiatives and Policies - The prevention and control of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents is included in the Healthy China strategy, with national standards for student physical fitness being a key assessment indicator [2]. - Initiatives include promoting at least 2 hours of physical activity daily for students and encouraging self-management for overweight children, alongside the establishment of health weight management clinics [2].