China's average life expectancy rises to 77.93 years
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China's average life expectancy has risen to 77.93 years, with major health indicators ranking among the top of middle and high-income countries, according to a National Health Commission (NHC) media conference on Tuesday.
The main targets set for 2022 in the "Healthy China 2030" blueprint were achieved ahead of schedule, said Mao Qun'an, director of the Department of Planning and Information of the NHC.
Mao noted a series of remarkable results, including basic establishment of the system for promoting health, effective control of major diseases and health risk factors, improved life-cycle health maintenance capabilities, and increased public awareness of health knowledge.