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The centers for disease control and prevention system in China: Trends from 2002-2012

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  • Li, C.
  • Sun, M.
  • Wang, Y.
  • Luo, L.
  • Yu, M.
  • Zhang, Y.
  • Wang, H.
  • Shi, P.
  • Chen, Z.
  • Wang, J.
  • Lu, Y.
  • Li, Q.
  • Wang, X.
  • Bi, Z.
  • Fan, M.
  • Fu, L.
  • Yu, J.
  • Hao, M.

Abstract

Objectives. To assess the improvements of the Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDCs)systembetween2002and2012,andproblemsthesystemhasencountered. Methods. We obtained data from 2 national cross-sectional surveys in 2006 and 2013, including 32 provincial, 139 municipal, and 489 county-level CDCs throughout China. We performed a pre-post comparative analysis to determine trends in resource allocation and service delivery. Results.The overall completeness of public health services significantly increased from 47.4% to 76.6%. Furthermore, the proportion of CDC staff with bachelor's or higher degrees increased from 14.6% to 32.6%, and governmental funding per CDC increased 5.3-fold (1.283-8.098 million yuan). The working area per CDC staff increased from 37.9 square meters to 63.3 square meters, and configuration rate of type A devices increased from 28.1% to 65.0%. Remaining problems included an 11.9% reduction in staff and the fact that financial investments covered only 71.1% of actual expenditures. Conclusions. China's CDC system has progressed remarkably, enabling quicker responses to emergent epidemics. Future challenges include establishing a sustainable financing mechanism and retaining a well-educated, adequately sized public health workforce.

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  • Li, C. & Sun, M. & Wang, Y. & Luo, L. & Yu, M. & Zhang, Y. & Wang, H. & Shi, P. & Chen, Z. & Wang, J. & Lu, Y. & Li, Q. & Wang, X. & Bi, Z. & Fan, M. & Fu, L. & Yu, J. & Hao, M., 2016. "The centers for disease control and prevention system in China: Trends from 2002-2012," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 106(12), pages 2093-2102.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2016.303508_0
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2016.303508
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