2023: China's health literacy rises to 29.7%, with urban at 33.25% and rural at 26.23%, per the National Health Commission.

China's health literacy reached 29.7% in 2023, an increase of 1.92 percentage points from the previous year, according to the National Health Commission. Health literacy among Chinese urban residents reached 33.25%, with rural areas at 26.23%, both increasing by 1.31 and 2.45 percentage points, respectively. The NHC monitors health literacy based on awareness of health-related issues, including safety and first-aid, medical care, and disease prevention and control.

April 24, 2024
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