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National Nutrition and Health Systematic Survey for Children 0-17 Years of Age in China

Zhen Yu Yang1, Qian Zhang1, Yi Zhai2

  • 1National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China.

Biomedical and Environmental Sciences : BES
|December 27, 2021
PubMed

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The National Nutrition and Health Systematic Survey for children (CNHSC) gathered crucial data on child nutrition and health across China. This comprehensive study provides a foundation for future health strategies for Chinese children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Public Health
  • Child Development

Background:

  • China faces diverse regional challenges in child nutrition and health.
  • Systematic data collection is essential for effective public health interventions.
  • Previous large-scale surveys lacked comprehensive, up-to-date data on child well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish baseline data on the nutrition, development, and health of children aged 0-17 in China.
  • To employ evidence-based, reliable, and cost-effective methods for data collection.
  • To inform the development of integrated nutrition and health improvement strategies for Chinese children.

Main Methods:

  • A multi-stage stratified randomized sampling method across seven major regions of China.
  • Inclusion of over 100,000 children (<6 and 6-17 years) and their guardians.
  • Utilized dietary surveys, health examinations, laboratory testing, and Knowledge, Attitude, Practice (KAP) questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • Collected extensive data on dietary intake, nutritional status, and child development.
  • Assessed the health status and lifestyle factors of children and their parents.
  • Established a comprehensive dataset covering diverse geographical and demographic groups within China.

Conclusions:

  • The CNHSC provides vital, comprehensive data on child nutrition and health.
  • The findings will guide the creation of targeted nutrition and health strategies.
  • This survey serves as a critical resource for future pediatric health research in China.

Keywords:
Children 0−17 years of ageHealth statusNutritional statusStudy protocol

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