Trends and forecasts of vitamin A deficiency burden in China, 1990–2035
This study reveals the complex dynamics and shifting burden of VAD in China. It affirms past prevention successes while highlighting new challenges, particularly the increasing disease burden driven by population aging. To achieve "Healthy China 2030" goals, future strategies require a more refined, lifecycle approach focusing on vulnerable groups (children, pregnant women, and the elderly), strengthening surveillance and evaluation systems, and promoting research into pathogenesis and technological innovation to meet evolving public health needs.
Authors
- Liangzhi You (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7930-8814)
- Xiaodan Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2874-1519)
- Junping Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7442-2116)
- Yuzhen Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3330-1902)
- Zhongming Ye
- Ming Lei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2661-1497)
Institutions
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (CN)
- Seventh People's Hospital of Shanghai (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1658507
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00