Agreement on Healthy Community Tours: Essence of Lectures by Chief Expert Yang Binghui on Healthy Living Styles

Author: Yang Binghui
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Publishing Date: 2003-09-01
Features: From Beijing to the nation, from cities to rural areas, "Learn science, own health, enjoy life" is the theme of the "Health Community Tour" expert lectures. This is the most valuable life wealth sought by hundreds of millions of people. This book series is a collection of the essence of health education lectures conducted by the "Chief Expert" nationwide, appointed by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and the Ministry of Health. The entire series focuses on healthy lifestyles, covering topics of interest to the public, such as reasonable diet, moderate exercise, balanced psychology, and prevention and treatment of common diseases, as well as knowledge. The language is profound and thought-provoking; the wording is simple and easily remembered. The series integrates authority, science, knowledge, fun, and practicality, making it a masterpiece of public health education and a fine example of medical science popularization books.
Since the reform and opening-up, the living standards and health levels of the Chinese people have greatly improved. There has been a quiet rise in the trend of learning health science and self-care skills. However, it must be admitted that overall, the scientific and cultural literacy of the Chinese people is still relatively low. Some groups lack self-care awareness, cling to unhealthy lifestyles, and even retain outdated customs. Some pseudo-scientific so-called health functions and methods are still causing harm to people's health in some areas. Therefore, strengthening the popularization and education of health knowledge for the public, promoting the spirit of science, improving the ability to distinguish between science and superstition, civilization and ignorance, progress and backwardness, breaking away from outdated customs, opposing feudal superstition, and promoting the establishment of healthy lifestyles across society remains a long-term and arduous task.
Especially after the fight against SARS in the first half of this year, the public's self-care awareness has greatly enhanced. Learning culture, advocating science, emphasizing hygiene, and valuing cleanliness have become a trend. Strengthening public health systems, health education, and improving people's awareness of disease prevention have become a consensus across society.
To meet the needs of the public and expand health education and publicity, as well as promote the in-depth development of the "Health Community Tour" activity, the People's Health Publishing House has published the "Essence of Health Community Tour Lectures" series. The authors of this series are a group of chief health education experts appointed by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and the Ministry of Health. Among them are doctors with rich clinical experience, scholars engaged in long-term nutrition research, and experts specializing in health management for many years. Their common characteristic is their dedication to China's health education and health promotion efforts.
The publication of the "Essence of Health Community Tour Lectures" series marks a new phase in the "Health Community Tour" activity.