📈 Life expectancy in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has soared to 77 years as of 2024, up from just 30 years in 1949, according to the white paper CPC Guidelines for Governing Xinjiang in the New Era: Practice and Achievements, released by the Information Office of China's State Council.
The document highlights how improved public health policies have strengthened disease prevention and treatment across the region. Today, residents can access basic care at community clinics, get treatment for common illnesses in county hospitals, and receive specialist care for serious conditions without leaving the region.
These changes reflect a concerted effort to safeguard residents' health through targeted investments, outreach programs, and expanded medical infrastructure. While challenges remain, the jump in life expectancy underlines significant progress in public health over the past seven decades.
As young readers, entrepreneurs, and travelers watch Asia's evolving story, Xinjiang's health turnaround shows the power of policy and innovation in reshaping lives. 🌏💡
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Average life expectancy in Xinjiang rises to 77: white paper
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