Remark on the development and characteristics of grass-roots public health in China
In the new era,the situation and tasks of disease prevention and control in China are severe,with the increasing burden of newly emerging infectious diseases and chronic diseases intertwined with an aging population.Under the guiding principles of"Focusing on prevention"for hygiene and health service,the tasks and missions of grassroots health work are significant,serving as the first line of defense for people's health and maintaining social stability.Among them,grass-roots public health is the"door-keeper"for building the health of the entire life cycle of the people,and is increasingly receiving high at-tention from governments and society at all levels.However,there are much unclear on the development and characteristics of grass-roots public health in China and on the responsibilities of grass-roots public health institutions and personnel.This is an important and urgent issue that spans the current development of China's healthcare industry.On the basis of tracing the historical development of grassroots health in China,this article combines national policies,practical problems,and literature evidence to propose the research progress,characteristics,and functional responsibilities of grassroots public health,in order to promote the development of grass-roots public health of China and promote people's health.
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