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2026 Volume 42 Issue 6  Published: 2026-06-10
    Criterion, Guideline, Consensus
  • Jue LIU
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1149009

    Systematically, transparently, and reliably translating the vast body of high-quality medical scientific evidence into recommendations that can guide clinical practice and health policy is a core challenge faced by the global medical community and a central component of evidence-based medicine. This article introduces the fundamental principles for translating health evidence into recommendations and decisions. Centering on the principles for moving from science evidence into recommendations and decisions (Core GRADE 7) released by the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) working group in June 2025, this article systematically elaborates on the key principles, decision-making frameworks, and critical considerations throughout the entire process from health evidence evaluation to the formulation of recommendations. By interpreting the core contents of Core GRADE 7, this article clarifies how Core GRADE 7 employs a structured Evidence-to-Decision (EtD) framework to systematically weigh the benefits and harms of interventions, assess the certainty of evidence, and integrate multidimensional factors-including patient values and preferences, health resource availability, acceptability, and equity-to ultimately form recommendations with clear directions and strengths. By doing so, this paper aims to provide a reference for developers of health practice guidelines, public health practitioners, health policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders in China.

  • Special Report—Focus on Child and Adolescent Health
  • Xiaoyan WANG , Han YUAN , Gangzhu YIN , Yu SUN , Feng GUO , Yuhui WAN , Haili HU
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1148130
    Objective

    To analyze the associations between paternal and maternal emotional symptoms and sleep disturbances in Chinese preschoolers, providing evidence for the prevention and control of childhood sleep disturbances.

    Methods

    From September to October 2024, a multi-stage random sampling method was used to recruit 3 749 children from 12 kindergartens in Hefei city, Anhui province. Parents completed emotional self-rating scales, while mothers provided information on household characteristics and children′s sleep disturbances. Parent-child data were linked, and multivariate logistic regression models were established to examine the associations between paternal and maternal emotional symptoms and sleep disturbances in preschoolers.

    Results

    The prevalence of sleep disturbances among preschoolers was 4.11%. Paternal and maternal symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress were all associated with an increased risk of sleep disturbances in preschoolers (P < 0.001 for all). Co-exposure to paternal and maternal negative emotional symptoms further elevated the risk of sleep disturbances (P < 0.001). With no paternal or maternal anxiety as the reference group, regression analysis suggested increased risk of sleep disturbances for boys in the groups of no paternal anxiety and maternal anxiety (OR = 6.87, 95%CI: 4.07–11.59) and both paternal anxiety and maternal anxiety (OR=8.80, 95%CI: 3.87–20.01). For girls, elevated risks were observed in the groups of paternal anxiety and no maternal anxiety (OR = 5.01, 95%CI: 2.44–10.29), no paternal anxiety and maternal anxiety (OR = 7.57, 95%CI: 4.21–13.61), and both paternal anxiety and maternal anxiety (OR = 12.56, 95%CI: 5.11–30.90). With no paternal or maternal depression as reference, boys demonstrated higher risk of sleep disturbances in the groups of no paternal depression and maternal depression (OR = 5.26, 95%CI: 3.03–9.11) and both paternal depression and maternal depression (OR = 8.39, 95%CI: 3.17-22.22). Among girls, increased risks were found in the groups of paternal depression and no maternal depression (OR = 2.52, 95%CI: 1.02-6.22), no paternal depression and maternal depression (OR = 3.30, 95%CI: 1.74–6.27), and both paternal depression and maternal depression (OR = 19.99, 95%CI: 8.68–46.05). With no paternal or maternal stress as reference, regression analysis indicated elevated risk of sleep disturbances for boys in the groups of no paternal stress and maternal stress (OR = 5.75, 95%CI: 3.19–10.36) and both paternal stress and maternal stress (OR = 12.19, 95%CI: 3.05–48.65). For girls, higher risks were observed in the groups of paternal stress and no maternal stress (OR = 4.28, 95%CI: 2.04–8.96), no paternal stress and maternal stress (OR = 2.78, 95%CI: 1.35–5.69), and both paternal stress and maternal stress (OR = 14.09, 95%CI: 3.89–51.10).

    Conclusions

    Paternal and maternal negative emotional symptoms are associated with an increased risk of sleep disturbances in preschoolers. Special attention should be paid to children whose mothers exhibit negative emotional symptoms and those with both parents affected, particularly to girls.

  • Special Report—Focus on Child and Adolescent Health
  • Jingjing LIU , Fengjuan LI , Fengming XU , Xu WANG , Yanxin WANG , Dacheng GUO , Shufang ZHANG , Liru WANG
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1148163
    Objective

    To analyze the impacts of family-related factors on overweight and obesity among students in the nutrition improvement program for rural compulsory education in Henan province.

    Methods

    From October to November 2023, stratified random cluster sampling was conducted to include 5 835 primary and secondary school students from four key counties of the nutrition improvement program for rural compulsory education in Henan province. The body heights and body weights of the students were measured, and questionnaires were administered to their parents. Chi-square tests and logistic regression were employed to analyze the determinants of overweight and obesity, and a random forest model was constructed.

    Results

    The detection rate of overweight and obesity among primary and secondary school students was 30.76%. Specifically, boys had a higher rate than girls (36.05% vs. 25.29%, χ2 = 79.321, P < 0.05); primary school students had a higher rate than secondary school students (34.06% vs. 25.08%, χ2 = 51.243, P< 0.05); and students in urban areas had a higher rate than those in rural areas (34.30% vs. 29.60%, χ2=11.303, P < 0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that females (OR = 0.625, 95%CI: 0.556–0.703), secondary school (OR = 0.703, 95%CI: 0.620–0.797), rural areas (OR = 0.849, 95%CI: 0.736–0.980), non-mother primary caregiver (OR = 0.838, 95%CI: 0.739–0.950), maternal educational background (secondary school: OR = 1.240, 95%CI: 1.040–1.479; college or above: OR = 1.490, 95%CI: 1.113–1.995), family after-tax income of last year ≥ ¥100 000 (OR = 1.515, 95%CI: 1.145–2.004), students′ picky or selective eating habits (rarely: OR = 0.826, 95%CI: 0.705–0.967; sometimes: OR = 0.444, 95%CI: 0.378–0.521; often/always: OR = 0.409, 95%CI: 0.322–0.520), parental misperception of students′ body form (OR = 2.283, 95%CI: 2.029–2.568), and parental intervention measures for students′ weight (OR = 1.198, 95%CI: 1.063–1.350) were associated with overweight and obesity (P<0.05). The AUC value of the random forest model was 0.743. Moreover, the Gini index identified the two most influential variables, which were parental intervention measures for students′ weight (187.452) and parental perception of students′ body form (174.191).

    Conclusions

    The prevalence of overweight and obesity is relatively high among students in the nutrition improvement program for rural compulsory education in Henan province. Therefore, implementing prevention and control measures based on the family is of great significance.

  • Special Report—Focus on Child and Adolescent Health
  • Fengming XU , Liru WANG , Jingjing LIU , Fengjuan LI , Xu WANG , Yanxin WANG , Shufang ZHANG , Dacheng GUO
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1147099
    Objective

    To investigate the conditions of glasses wearing and vision correction among primary and secondary school students in Henan province, thus providing a theoretical basis for the prevention and control of myopia.

    Methods

    From September to October 2023, a stratified cluster sampling method was adopted to select 351 497 primary and secondary school students from 158 counties and districts in Henan province for vision screening and questionnaire surveys. The vision correction condition was analyzed according to different demographic characteristics and influencing factors.

    Results

    In 2023, the glasses-wearing rate among primary and secondary school students in Henan province was 30.24% (106 292/351 497). The rate among girls was 33.63% (56 473/167 906), which was higher than that among boys at 27.14% (49 819/183 591). The rate in urban areas was 33.35% (44 597/133 707), higher than that in suburban and rural areas at 28.33% (61 695/217 790). The glasses-wearing rate showed an increasing trend as the phase of studying increased (P < 0.05). Among students with myopia, 50.34% (101 948/202 518) had their vision corrected with glasses, while the rate of uncorrected or undercorrected vision reached 64.42% (130 469/202 518). The rate of uncorrected or undercorrected vision was higher among boys at 65.71% (65 789/100 113) than among girls at 63.16% (64 680/102 405). It was also higher in suburban and rural areas at 65.53% (80 322/122 579) than in urban areas at 62.73% (50 147/79 939). The rate of uncorrected or undercorrected vision showed a decreasing trend as the phase of studying increased (P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that self-assessment of no myopia (OR = 3.940, 95%CI: 3.122–4.973), sometimes wearing glasses (OR = 2.157, 95%CI: 2.090–2.227), never wearing glasses (OR = 2.592, 95%CI: 2.488–2.701) were associated with an increased rate of uncorrected or undercorrected vision among myopic students. In contrast, visual acuity examination 1–2 times (OR=0.593, 95%CI: 0.557–0.631) and 3 times or more (OR=0.494, 95%CI: 0.462–0.529) in the past year, optometry only (OR = 0.616, 95%CI: 0.586–0.648), pupil dilation exam only (OR = 0.733, 95%CI: 0.669–0.797), optometry and pupil dilation exam (OR = 0.593, 95%CI: 0.563–0.624) before optometry were associated with an decreased rate of uncorrected or undercorrected vision among myopic students.

    Conclusions

    The glasses-wearing rate is not high among primary and secondary schools in Henan province, while the rate of uncorrected or undercorrected vision is high among in myopic students. It is necessary to strengthen the publicity and education of scientific vision correction.

  • Special Report—Focus on Child and Adolescent Health
  • Jinmei YANG , Zefeng LU , Zixin LUO , Mizhen YE , Sijie MAI , Shuangmiao WANG
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1148811
    Objective

    To construct the evaluation indexes for adolescent medical literacy based on the core literacy framework, thus providing a scientific basis for education and health departments to formulate and implement effective health education interventions and the research on adolescent medical literacy.

    Methods

    From November 2024 to October 2025, through literature review, semi-structured interviews, and group discussions, the item pool of indexes was constructed. Delphi method was employed to conduct two rounds of consultation with 18 experts to determine the evaluation indexes, and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was adopted to calculate the weight of each index.

    Results

    The questionnaire recovery rates in the two rounds of expert consultation were both 100%, and the expert authority coefficients were both 0.93, indicating a high degree of expert authority. The two rounds of expert consultation showed the Kendall′s coefficients of concordance of expert opinions being 0.316 and 0.276 and the intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC) being 0.935 and 0.961, respectively, which indicated that the expert opinions were consistent. The evaluation index system of medical literacy for adolescents was composed of 56 items in 11 second-level indexes from 3 dimensions of basic medical knowledge, medical rescue skills, and medical cognitive attitude. The first-level indexes with weights from high to low were basic medical knowledge (0.400), medical cognitive attitude (0.400), and medical rescue skills (0.200). Among the second-level indexes, cognition (0.500), disease prevention and treatment knowledge (0.391), common emergency treatment (0.351), and basic life knowledge (0.351) ranked the top four. The consistency ratios of the first-level indexes, the second-level indexes, and the third-level indexes were all less than 0.1, which met the standard requirements of consistency test, and the weight distribution of indexes was reasonable.

    Conclusions

    The evaluation indexes of adolescent medical literacy are scientific and reliable, which can provide reference for education departments and schools to formulate the curriculum contents of adolescent health education.

  • Special Report—Focus on Child and Adolescent Health
  • Aijun CUI , Lijuan WANG , Min WANG , Yulan ZHOU , Huan CHEN , Zhenwen XIE
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1147577
    Objective

    To explore the associations of volume and accumulation patterns (duration of sedentary bouts and breaks) of sedentary behavior with physical fitness among elementary school students.

    Methods

    From September to October 2023, a convenience sampling method was adopted to select 605 elementary school students (grades 1 to 5) from Wuhan city, Hubei province and Jinhua city, Zhejiang province. Accelerometers were used to measure the sedentary volume and the duration of sedentary bouts and breaks. The physical fitness were scored according to the National Student Physical Health Standards (Revised in 2014). Binary logistic regression was employed to examine the associations of volume and accumulation patterns of sedentary behavior with physical fitness.

    Results

    The surveyed students spent 65.2% of the classroom time in sedentary behavior. The highest proportions were observed for the sedentary bouts of 1–19 min (47.3%) and breaks of 1–4 min (17.7%) in class. In the Q4 group with the highest proportions of sedentary bouts lasting 5–9 min and ≥ 20 min , the odds of failing to achieve good or excellent physical fitness were 0.451 times (OR = 0.451, 95%CI: 0.247–0.823) and 2.16 times (OR = 2.16, 95%CI: 1.043–4.474), respectively, those of the Q1 group. No statistically significant associations were observed between the proportion of sedentary volume or sedentary break duration and failure to achieve good or excellent physical fitness. Further analysis of physical fitness factors revealed that the odds of failure to achieve good or excellent physical fitness in the Q4 group with the highest sedentary volume proportion were 3.673 times that of the Q1 group (OR = 3.673, 95%CI: 1.085–12.434). For the sedentary bouts of 5–9 min, the Q4 group exhibited lower odds of poor speed ability (OR=0.48, 95%CI: 0.262–0.881) and strength ability (OR = 0.378, 95%CI: 0.162–0.882) than the Q1 group. In contrast, the Q4 group with the highest proportion of sedentary bouts ≥ 20 min showed 4.969 times higher odds of poor body composition (OR = 4.969, 95%CI: 1.406–17.560) and 2.717 times higher odds of poor strength ability (OR = 2.717, 95%CI: 1.120–6.593) than the Q1 group.

    Conclusions

    The sedentary behavior of elementary school students presents a fragmented pattern characterized by short terms and frequent breaks. Reducing the duration of sedentary bouts in class may be more important for the fitness of elementary school students than reducing the volume of sedentary behavior. According to the body composition, it is necessary to reduce the volume of sedentary behavior and shorten the duration of sedentary bouts in class. The quality of strength and speed can be improved by shortening the duration of sedentary bouts in class.

  • Special Report—Focus on Child and Adolescent Health
  • Yingkang ZHENG , Yanpeng XIE , Haojing LI , Zuping FAN , Haoxin YANG , Yuqing ZHANG , Mingyu CHEN , Junyi MU , Yuhua SUN , Xiaojun CAI
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1148487
    Objective

    This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and determinants of overweight and obesity among students aged 6–18 years in Heilongjiang province, providing an evidence base for the development of region-specific body weight management strategies.

    Methods

    Between October 2024 and April 2025, a total of 50 734 students were recruited from six prefecture-level cities and their subordinate counties/districts via a multistage stratified random sampling design. Anthropometric measurements and structured questionnaires were administered. Overweight and obesity were classified according to the standard Screening for Overweight and Obesity among School-Age Children and Adolescents (WS/T 586—2018). Chi-square tests and multivariable logistic regression were employed for data analysis.

    Results

    The overall prevalence of overweight and obesity was 17.45% and 23.46%, respectively. Boys (20.78% and 28.41%) had higher rates than girls (14.01% and 18.35%) (χ2 = 1 486.520, P < 0.01). Across school stages, the prevalence rates of overweight/obesity were 17.30%/30.10% in primary school students, 17.22%/21.10% in junior high school students, and 18.45%/18.16% in senior high school students, with significant differences observed (χ2 = 640.236, P < 0.01). Overweight and obesity rates varied by gender across age groups: Male overweight rate showed a "rise-decline-rise" bimodal pattern, while female overweight rate presented a "decline-rise" unimodal one. Both genders′ obesity rates exhibited a steady downward trend with age. Multivariate analysis indicated that shorter mealtime duration, frequent late-night snacking, being a non-only child, lower exercise frequency, shorter exercise duration, incomplete family structure, and frequent conflicts with caregivers were associated with higher odds of overweight and obesity (all P < 0.05). Stratified analysis further revealed that among primary school students, short mealtime duration and low exercise frequency increased the risk (both P < 0.05), whereas among secondary school students, short mealtime duration, frequent late-night snacking, short exercise duration, conflicts with caregivers, and incomplete family structure were predictors (all P < 0.05).

    Conclusions

    The prevalence of overweight and obesity among students aged 6–18 years in Heilongjiang remains high, underscoring the need for tailored interventions that integrate local dietary and lifestyle characteristics with gender- and school stage-specific management, strengthened family involvement, and school-based health education.

  • Special Report—Focus on Child and Adolescent Health
  • Jiaxin CHEN , Chunmiao WANG , Deqiang ZHAO , Yibei WANG , Yibo GAO , Lupei JIANG , Yanfeng ZHANG
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1147563
    Objective

    To investigate the visual health status and its trends and influencing factors among children and adolescents in Macao.

    Methods

    Utilizing visual acuity data from the Macao Child and Adolescent Physical Fitness Surveillance (2005–2020), this study analyzed the visual health status of 16 688 participants aged 6–18 years. The trend χ2 test was conducted to assess changes in the detection rate of poor vision. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression were employed to identify the factors associated with poor vision.

    Results

    The overall normal vision rate declined from 39.7% in 2005 to 29.2% in 2010 (trend χ2 = 108.3, P < 0.01) and then increased to 30.1% in 2015 and 30.7% in 2020. Concurrently, the severe poor vision rate exhibited a continuous upward trend, rising from 36.4% in 2005 to 46.3% in 2020 (trend χ2 = 79.0, P < 0.01). Results of the 2020 vision analysis revealed that the prevalence of normal vision in males (33.0%) was higher than that (28.0%) in females (χ2 = 9.9, P < 0.05). Multivariate analysis revealed that low-intensity physical education (PE) classes (OR = 1.92, 95%CI: 1.08–3.41), zero extracurricular physical activity sessions per week (OR = 2.52, 95%CI: 1.10–5.78), and sleep duration < 8 h per day (OR = 2.08, 95%CI: 1.03–4.21) were associated with an increased risk of poor vision. Conversely, limiting the daily electronic device use within 30 min (OR = 0.63, 95%CI: 0.41–0.97), moderate-intensity PE classes (OR = 0.51, 95%CI: 0.30–0.88), and shorter homework completion time (OR = 0.44, 95%CI: 0.25–0.78; reference: ≥ 180 min) were associated with a reduced risk of poor vision.

    Conclusions

    From 2005 to 2020, the visual health issues among children and adolescents in Macao were characterized by a declining normal vision rate and an increasing trend towards severity. These trends are primarily influenced by lifestyle factors, lack of physical activity, and academic pressure.

  • Special Report—Focus on Child and Adolescent Health
  • Rui LUO , Jingyu ZHANG , Ziying YANG , Shuang WANG , Shuaiqi ZHANG , Jinghua LI , Chun HAO , Jing GU
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1146860

    Individual behavior is significantly influenced by the surrounding social environment. Health-related behaviors among adolescents not only affect their lifelong health but may also result in behavioral contagion within social networks. This paper reviews advancements in the studies of health-related behavioral contagion among adolescents from the perspectives of observational and intervention research, providing new insights for intervention and prevention strategies targeting health-related behaviors in Chinese adolescents. The analysis identifies several current challenges, including difficulties in obtaining comprehensive longitudinal social network data, a predominant focus on individual behaviors, limitations in data analysis methods, and a lack of effective intervention strategies. China remains in the exploratory phase in this field, which underscores the urgent need for more in-depth research.

  • Survey and Report
  • Hao DING , Jian GUO , Jiayin ZHENG , Linkang LI , Kun ZHAO
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1148830
    Objective

    To investigate the incidence, intensity, and influencing factors of catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) among families of patients with phenylketonuria (PKU) in China and to assess the contributions of various factors to the inequity in CHE.

    Methods

    A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 263 PKU families from 24 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government) in China, 2025. CHE was defined according to WHO recommended threshold of 40% of household capacity-to-pay. The incidence, mean gap (MG), and mean positive gap (MPG) of CHE were calculated. The concentration index and its decomposition were employed to evaluate equity, and logistic regression was adopted to identify influencing factors.

    Results

    The overall incidence of CHE among PKU families was 52.09% (137/263). The incidence in rural families [69.57% (112/161)] was significantly higher than that in urban families [24.51% (25/102)]. Major risk factors for CHE included urban-rural disparity (OR = 11.18, 95%CI: 5.367–23.295) and the presence of complications (OR = 2.35, 95%CI: 1.122–4.941). The distribution of CHE demonstrated a pro-poor pattern, with a concentration index of –0.43 (95%CI: –0.52 to –0.33). The urban-rural disparity accounted for 65.53% of the total inequality.

    Conclusions

    Families of PKU patients in China face a high risk of CHE with substantial intensity and significant pro-poor inequality. The urban-rural disparity serves as the primary driver of this inequity.

  • Survey and Report
  • Junyi JI , Yanxiu LIU , Boyu LIU , Yan LIU , Changqing LU , Ruyue LIU , Nan ZHANG
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1147002
    Objective

    To evaluate the effectiveness of the Asia-Pacific Colorectal Screening (APCS) questionnaire and the fecal immunochemical test (FIT), used alone and in combination,in population-based colorectal cancer screening, and to provide evidence for precision prevention and population stratification management of colorectal cancer.

    Methods

    Data were collected from the 2024 Shandong Province colorectal cancer screening program.The study population consisted of 6 259 community residents aged 40–74 years who had lived locally for at least 3 years, recruited from 13 regions using community-based sampling. With pathological examination results as the gold standard, the detection rate of advanced neoplasia and the colonoscopy workload were analyzed for six screening methods: APCS, FIT (50 ng/mL), FIT (100 ng/mL), APCS + FIT (50 ng/mL), APCS + FIT (100 ng/mL), and direct colonoscopy.

    Results

    APCS, FIT (50 ng/mL), FIT (100 ng/mL), APCS + FIT (50 ng/mL), APCS + FIT (100 ng/mL), and direct colonoscopy showed the detection rates for advanced neoplasia being 10.50%, 46.15%, 41.14%, 57.98%, 52.05%, and 7.35%, the detection rates for colorectal cancer being 1.06%, 10.38%, 15.19%, 15.97%, 21.90%, and 0.72%, and the detection rates for advanced adenoma being 9.44%, 35.77%, 25.95%, 42.02%, 30.14%, and 6.63%, respectively. The detection rates for advanced neoplasia, colorectal cancer, and advanced adenoma differed among the screening methods (all P < 0.001). APCS + FIT (50 ng/mL) yielded the highest detection rates for both advanced neoplasia and advanced adenoma, while APCS + FIT (100 ng/mL) had the highest detection rate for colorectal cancer. Stratified analysis revealed that FIT (50 ng/mL) had the highest detection rates for advanced neoplasia and advanced adenoma in community residents aged 40–54 years. FIT (100 ng/mL) showed the highest detection rate for colorectal cancer among residents aged 40–54 and 55–64 years. APCS + FIT (50 ng/mL) achieved the highest detection rates for advanced neoplasia and advanced adenoma in males, females, and residents aged 55–64 and 65–74 years. APCS + FIT (100 ng/mL) yielded the highest detection rates for colorectal cancer in males, females, and residents aged 65–74 years (all P < 0.001). Using the number of colonoscopies required to detect one lesion as an indicator of colonoscopy workload in population screening. That APCS + FIT (50 ng/mL) required the fewest colonoscopies to detect one case of advanced neoplasia and one case of advanced adenoma, at 1.72 (95%CI: 1.41–2.03) and 2.38 (95%CI: 1.95–2.81), respectively. APCS + FIT (100 ng/mL) required the fewest colonoscopies to detect one case of colorectal cancer, at 4.56 (95%CI: 3.52–5.61).

    Conclusions

    In regions with limited medical resources, APCS + FIT is recommended to rapidly identify individuals at high risk of colorectal cancer. However, in regions with sufficient medical resources and funding, direct colonoscopy is recommended to achieve more comprehensive and precise lesion detection.

  • Survey and Report
  • Fan JIANG , Ying WEN , Lixia SONG , Yanpeng CHENG , Zhigao CHEN , Zhen ZHANG , Yan LU , Qiuying LV
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1147394
    Objective

    To predict the incidence trends of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in Shenzhen city, Guangdong province based on the meteorological lag effect and the long short-term memory (LSTM) model, thereby providing methodological support for establishing a more scientific and accurate meteorological disease risk early warning system.

    Methods

    Data from 523 weeks (January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2024) of HFMD case reports in the China Disease Control and Prevention Information System were collected. A total of 353 046 HFMD cases in children aged ≤5 years were aggregated weekly. Meteorological parameters, including average weekly temperature (Temp), relative humidity (RH), temperature-humidity index (THI), apparent temperature (AT), and wind speed (WS), were integrated. Significant correlated variables were screened by Spearman rank correlation analysis to construct three types of LSTM models: a baseline model (case count only), single-factor models (case count + Temp/RH lagged 1–3 weeks), and composite models (case count + THI/AT lagged 1–3 weeks). Model performance was evaluated and compared via the root mean square error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and coefficient of determination (R2).

    Results

    Comparative analysis on the test set showed that all the models incorporating meteorological factors outperformed the baseline model (RMSE = 211.109, MAE = 117.654, R2 = 0.942). Among the single-factor models, the model with Temp lagged by 2 weeks (Temp-lag2) performed best (RMSE = 179.915, MAE = 108.290, R2 = 0.958), and the model with RH lagged by 2 weeks (RH-lag2) was optimal among all the models (RMSE = 177.457, MAE = 97.873, R2 = 0.959). Among the composite models, the model with THI lagged by 2 weeks (THI-lag2) performed best (RMSE = 185.061, MAE = 103.817, R2 = 0.956) but was slightly inferior to the RH-lag2 model. The RH-lag2 model predicted a bimodal pattern (peaks at weeks 10 and 15) for the HFMD incidence trends in the first 20 weeks of 2025, which closely matched the spring peak pattern of 2024 and showed a significant overall shift forward compared to the average peak period (weeks 9–35) from 2015 to 2024.

    Conclusions

    The LSTM model constructed based on RH lagged by 2 weeks effectively characterizes the promoting effects of a hot and humid environment on the survival and transmission of enteroviruses, significantly improving the prediction accuracy of HFMD incidence trends.

  • Survey and Report
  • Zhitao CHEN , Runbin ZHANG , Shanghui YIN , Dedong WANG , Di WU , Yanhui LIU
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1146501
    Objective

    To analyze the effects of meteorological factors on the incidence of scarlet fever in Guangzhou from 2014 to 2022.

    Methods

    The epidemiological characteristics of scarlet fever in Guangzhou were described. The effects of meteorological factors on the risk of scarlet fever were evaluated via Spearman correlation analysis, distributed lag non-linear models, and bivariate response models.

    Results

    The incidence of scarlet fever had correlations (P < 0.05) with mean temperature (rs = −0.255), wind speed (rs = −0.126), air pressure (rs = 0.116), and sunshine duration (rs = −0.177). Mean temperature exhibited risk effects at lower temperatures and protective effects at higher temperatures, with the relative risk (RR) peaking at 1.41 (95%CI: 1.09–1.83) when the temperature was 12 ℃. The relationships of wind speed and sunshine duration with incidence of scarlet fever followed a wave-like pattern, with the strongest risk effect observed at a wind speed of 4.3 m/s (RR = 5.67, 95%CI: 1.61–19.84). When sunshine duration exceeded 8 h/d, the risk effect increased markedly, albeit not statistically significant (95%CI: 0.97–4.95). Air pressure demonstrated protective effects at low levels and risk effects at high levels on the incidence of scarlet fever, with the RR peaking at 2.26 (95%CI: 1.70–3.02) when the air pressure was 1 016.5 hPa. The interactions of meteorological factors such as low temperature, high wind speed, long sunshine duration, and high air pressure further contributed to an increase in scarlet fever incidence in Guangzhou.

    Conclusions

    Mean temperature, wind speed, air pressure, and sunshine duration demonstrate non-linear relationships and lag effects with the incidence of scarlet fever, with interactions among each other. Therefore, adjusting these meterological factors can be taken as a focus of prevention and control efforts for scarlet fever.

  • Survey and Report
  • Ying ZHOU , Zhihua YIN , Jiayi LIU , Siyu SHEN , Peini HU , Lei SHI , Xuelian LI , Wei ZHANG
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1148397
    Objective

    To construct and validate a risk diagnostic model for diabetes in rural elderly individuals with both hypertension and dyslipidemia, thus providing a scientific basis for the prevention and control of the co-morbidity of hypertension, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia in rural elderly people in China.

    Methods

    With the data of 583 rural elderly individuals with hypertension and dyslipidemia from the 2015 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) as the training set, a multivariate unconditional logistic regression model was adopted to analyze the influencing factors of diabetes in rural elderly individuals with hypertension and dyslipidemia and construct a risk diagnostic model. The goodness-of-fit of the model was tested via the Hosmer-Lemeshow method. The physical examination data of 1 185 elderly individuals who aged 65 and above and had both hypertension and dyslipidemia and complete outcome variables and key variables in Anfeng town, Dongtai city, Jiangsu province were used for external validation. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, calibration curves, and decision curves were established. The restricted cubic spline (RCS) model was employed to analyze the dose-response relationships of the Chinese visceral adiposity index (CVAI) and white blood cell count with the prevalence of diabetes in rural elderly individuals with both hypertension and dyslipidemia.

    Results

    The results of the analysis on CHARLS data showed that CVAI, alcohol consumption status, and white blood cell count were the main factors influencing the prevalence of diabetes among rural elderly individuals with both hypertension and dyslipidemia (all P < 0.05). The results of the RCS model analysis showed that CVAI and white blood cell count were linearly positively correlated with the risk of diabetes (non-linear test P = 0.964 and 0.755), and the risk of diabetes increased linearly with the increase in CVAI and white blood cell count. The Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test (P = 0.739), the ROC curve of the external validation set [AUC (95%CI): 0.924 (0.910–0.939)], the calibration curve, and the decision curve all indicated that the risk diagnostic model constructed in this study for diabetes has good performance.

    Conclusions

    The risk diagnostic model for diabetes in rural elderly individuals with both hypertension and dyslipidemia, which is constructed in this study, has excellent performance and clinical benefits. In this population, drinkers as well as those with higher CVAI and white blood cell count should be regarded as the key groups for diabetes prevention.

  • Survey and Report
  • Jiahua DONG , Jiao WANG , Xu YAN , Yan LIAO , Wenjing YANG , Lin WANG , Lijun PAN
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1145637
    Objective

    To improve the normality, effectiveness, and rationality of China′s management system for products in contact with drinking water and proposed corresponding measures and suggestions.

    Methods

    The horizontal comparison analysis was conducted to compare the domestic and foreign management systems for products in contact with drinking water from two dimensions of management basis and management process. Then, according to the comparison results, SWOT analysis was performed to elucidate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in China′s management system.

    Results

    The United States, the European Union, and Japan started early in the management of such products, and they mostly appointed the third-party testing organizations for product safety evaluation and certification and adopted the market for supervision after product marketing. Third-party certification organizations in these countries and regions are generally mature, have sound testing standards, and produce reliable test results. China started late in building the management system but developed rapidly in this field, establishing a management system within a short period of time. In China, the health administrative department is responsible for the management of products in contact with drinking water throughout the whole chain. Meanwhile, China actively introduces relevant regulations and standards to maximize the protection of people′s health.

    Conclusions

    The United States, the European Union, and Japan mainly rely on the market to manage products in contact with drinking water, with the government responsible for post-mortem supervision. China′s management system of products in contact with drinking water is characterized by government-guided standard formulation and implementation and emphasizes access mechanism but is weak in content updating. In the context of rapid development, new ideas should be incorporated into the management of products in contact with drinking water, thereby safeguarding the safety of drinking water.

  • Review
  • Qizheng HUANG , Xing WANG , Fangbiao TAO
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1148011

    Cardiovascular diseases encompass a group of disorders affecting the heart and vascular system, primarily including coronary artery disease, hypertension, stroke, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Cardiovascular diseases have emerged as one of the leading global health burdens. China experiences high prevalence, elevated mortality, and a rapidly increasing trend of cardiovascular diseases. Dietary patterns, recognized as a critical modifiable factor influencing the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases, have garnered widespread attention. Evidence indicates that healthy dietary patterns can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, whereas unhealthy dietary habits may elevate the disease incidence. The Jiangnan dietary pattern, a paradigm of traditional Chinese culinary culture, is characterized by mild flavors, refined preparation, and nutritional balance, emphasizing fresh ingredients, balanced meat-vegetable ratios, and healthy cooking methods. Studies suggest that this dietary pattern may modulate lipid profiles and inflammatory markers, thereby influencing the progression of cardiovascular diseases. This paper introduces the current status of cardiovascular diseases in China, discusses the relationship between such diseases and the Jiangnan dietary pattern, and analyzes the intervention effects and mechanisms of this dietary pattern.

  • Review
  • Tianteng HAO , Junting ZHOU , Xinxi XU , Ying YI , Zhi CHENG , Xinwu XIE , Weibin ZHOU
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1146407

    Biosafety laboratories are essential infrastructure for modern biological research, serving as the core platform for pathogen-related experiments and a critical component of the national biosafety system. However, current biosafety laboratories generally face challenges such as heavy manual operational tasks and high biosafety risks due to direct exposure of personnel to hazardous pathogens. Advancing intelligent unmanned operation has thus become an urgent priority. This paper systematically reviews the research findings on laboratory intelligent technologies and intelligent biological safety laboratories from January 1, 2018 to September 1, 2025, with a focus on intelligent technologies and equipment closely related to biosafety laboratory applications. It delves into the evolution of laboratory intelligence—from single-operation automation to automated experimental pipeline systems and further to function-configurable automated biochemistry laboratory systems—along with advancements in digital operation and maintenance management. The review aims to offer practical references for biosafety laboratories to overcome manual operational limitations and evolve into intelligent unmanned ones, helping reduce human-induced experimental errors to enhance experimental accuracy and safety, and promote the development of biosafety laboratories toward efficient, secure, and intelligent directions.

  • Review
  • Rentian CAI , Fang ZHENG , Hongxia WEI
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1146535

    Rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy (rapid ART) has multiple clinical benefits, such as increasing the rates of treatment initiation, retention in care, and virologic suppression, and reducing the mortality rate. It is crucial for the achievement of the “95%–95%–95%” goal in China and the globe. Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF) is a single-tablet combination based on the second-generation integrase inhibitor bictegravir. B/F/TAF has a high resistance barrier and a favourable safety profile, and can be initiated before baseline laboratory results are available. It is not only a first-line ART regimen recommended by the latest established guidelines but also the only single-tablet regimen unanimously recommended by local and international guidelines for rapid ART. A number of prospective clinical trials and cohort studies on the use of B/F/TAF for rapid ART are currently ongoing in China and across the world, including studies using same-day initiation. This article summarizes the existing clinical evidence and briefly discusses the considerations for the use of B/F/TAF for rapid ART in some special populations, aiming to inform the clinical practice of medical personnel engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV infection.

  • Public Health Forum
  • Kai WU
    doi: 10.11847/zgggws1148947

    The strategic planning of the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has undergone a systematic transformation from a neuroscience-centered focus to a balanced emphasis on both basic research and clinical application. It has gradually developed into a research framework characterized by scientific evidence, a life-course perspective, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The NIMH experience demonstrates that forward-looking planning, policy support, and social collaboration are key to advancing research innovation, improving service systems, and enhancing the quality of public services. China′s mental health research funding system remains fragmented and exploratory, lacking systematic strategic guidance and sustained support mechanisms. Drawing on the U.S. experience, China should establish a scientific, systematic, and sustainable national strategic framework that strengthens basic research while emphasizing clinical translation, digital interventions, and social participation mechanisms, thereby promoting the organic integration of research achievements, service systems, and public health goals.