Core Insights - The average life expectancy in China has reached 79 years, an increase of 1.1 years since 2020, with eight provinces surpassing the 80-year mark [1][3] Group 1: Health Indicators - Life expectancy is a comprehensive indicator of a country's economic and social development and healthcare service levels [3] - Since the founding of New China, life expectancy has risen from 35 years to 79 years during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, reflecting significant advancements in healthcare [3] - Key health indicators such as maternal and infant mortality rates are continuously declining, showcasing the effectiveness of health initiatives [6] Group 2: Healthcare Infrastructure - China has established the world's largest healthcare service system, with 1.09 million medical institutions and 15.78 million healthcare personnel by the end of 2024 [4] - Over 90% of residents can reach the nearest medical service point within 15 minutes, addressing urgent healthcare needs [3][4] Group 3: Preventive Health Measures - The country has the largest disease prevention and control system globally, with health literacy among residents increasing from 23.2% in 2020 to 31.9% in 2024 [4] - The mortality rate from major chronic diseases has been further controlled, and the incidence of infectious diseases like tuberculosis and hepatitis B continues to decline [3][4] Group 4: Health Insurance and Accessibility - A dynamic adjustment mechanism for the medical insurance drug list has allowed 402 new drugs to be added since the beginning of the "14th Five-Year Plan," enhancing accessibility to essential medications [4] - The basic medical insurance coverage rate remains stable at around 95%, providing over 1.3 billion residents with essential health protection [4] Group 5: Health Promotion and Lifestyle - The concept of healthy living is becoming ingrained in society, with over 38.5% of the population regularly participating in physical exercise [6] - The national sports facility area reached 4.23 billion square meters by 2024, promoting a healthier lifestyle among citizens [6]

人均预期寿命，是衡量一个国家或地区现阶段经济社会发展水平和医疗卫生服务水平的综合指标。 从新中国成立初期的35岁，到改革开放初期的68岁，再到"十四五"期间的79岁，这条持续上扬的"生命线"，勾勒出中国医疗卫生事业的跨越式发 展，折射出人民生活品质的时代变迁。 健康，是人民幸福生活的基础。"十四五"以来，一张覆盖14亿多人的健康防护网越织越密，成为人均预期寿命稳步提升的"健康密码"。 预防关口更前移。我国拥有世界上规模最大的疾病预防控制体系，居民健康素养水平由2020年的23.2%提升到2024年的31.9%，重大慢性病过早死 亡率得到进一步控制，结核病、乙肝和艾滋病等传染病发病率持续下降或保持在低流行水平……这背后，是从"以治病为中心"到"以人民健康为中 心"的转变和探索。 服务网络更可及。五年来，我国建成世界上规模最大的医疗服务体系。截至2024年底，全国医疗卫生机构达109万所，卫生人员达1578万人。如 今，超九成居民15分钟内可到达最近的医疗服务点，群众看病就医急难愁盼问题正持续缓解。 新华社北京10月22日电（记者李恒、田晓航）79岁，中国人均预期寿命的最新数据，较2020年提高1.1岁，全国已有 ...