In 2021, around 110 million Chinese children and adolescents suffered from short-sightedness, making up nearly 53 percent of the total population. The prevalence of myopia was strongly linked to the children's education level, with less than 15 percent of six-year-olds having the condition and four in five high school students. Despite this, given the growing awareness of the significance of eye health, the number of children with myopia in China is projected to drop to less than 97 million by 2030.
Population of children and adolescents with short-sightedness in China in 2021 with estimates until 2030, by age group
(in millions)
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Eastmoney.com. (June 1, 2022). Population of children and adolescents with short-sightedness in China in 2021 with estimates until 2030, by age group (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1420560/china-forecasted-myopia-population-among-young-people-by-age-group/
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