In 2022, 53.6 percent of all Chinese children and adolescents were suffering from short-sightedness. The prevalence of myopia was strongly linked to the children's education level. While less than 15 percent of six-year-olds had the condition, one in three primary school pupils and four in five high school students were short-sighted. Although myopia is hard to prevent, spending more time outdoors can help stop it from getting worse. However, with a highly competitive education system, reducing the prevalence of the condition remains difficult for the foreseeable future.
Prevalence of short-sightedness among children and adolescents in China in 2022, by education level
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Xinhua News Agency. (June 7, 2023). Prevalence of short-sightedness among children and adolescents in China in 2022, by education level [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1309613/china-myopia-prevalence-among-young-people-by-education-level/
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Xinhua News Agency. "Prevalence of Short-sightedness among Children and Adolescents in China in 2022, by Education Level." Statista, Statista Inc., 7 Jun 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1309613/china-myopia-prevalence-among-young-people-by-education-level/
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