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[Primary health care in China: problems and challenges]
[Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi] Japanese Journal of Public Health
|September 24, 1999
Summary
China faces challenges in achieving "Health for All" due to widening urban-rural disparities. This study evaluates primary health care (PHC) and suggests Japanese collaboration to strengthen health systems and promote well-being.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Health Promotion
Context:
- The World Health Organization's (WHO)
- Health for All
- initiative, launched in 1978, remains a critical goal for China.
- Significant urban-rural disparities hinder progress in primary health care (PHC).
Purpose:
- To diagnose and evaluate China's main health problems and PHC policies.
- To assess PHC within the frameworks of quality of life, health status, lifestyle, and health-supporting environments.
- To explore the potential of Japanese experiences in strengthening China's PHC system.
Summary:
- Evaluates China's primary health care (PHC) system using Green and Kreuter's (1991) diagnostic framework.
- Identifies key health issues and government strategies concerning quality of life, health status, and lifestyle.
- Highlights the need for a Japan-China partnership, leveraging Japanese expertise in integrated medical, health, and welfare systems.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the challenges and opportunities for achieving universal health coverage in China.
- Suggests actionable strategies for enhancing PHC through international collaboration and policy adjustments.
- Emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to health, integrating medical, welfare, and environmental factors.