The health of children and adolescents is the cornerstone of a nation's future, and the daily learning and living environments play a pivotal role in shaping their physical and mental development. In response to the complex challenges currently facing student health, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive optimization of these environments. The entails research and practical innovation in four key areas: establishing precise assessment of environmental exposures and studies on their health effects as a foundational step; focusing on the formation mechanisms and intervention strategies of health behaviors as a central thrust; examining the health impacts of psychological and social environments as a critical safeguard; and fostering cross-sector collaboration to build supportive environments. Together, these efforts will lay a solid foundation for promoting the holistic health and development of children and adolescents in China.

Environment  /  Health promotion  /  Child  /  Adolescent