The evolving implications of health and sustainability in China.
Sustainability in the context of China is an immediate and massive concept. A society of 1.3 billion has economic growth of 9-10% and a dramatic rise in life expectancy. It has rapidly-accumulating material wealth, major lifestyle changes and growing inequalities. It is putting great pressure on natural resources such as water and air quality. The Chinese Government's new 5-year plan uses the term 'sustainable development' as an important social goal for the first time. Sustainability requires a global effort and Sino-European partnerships are important.
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Jay H
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School of Public Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, P.O. Box 20186, Houston, TX 77225, USA. jay.h.glasser@uth.tmc.edu
D002681:China; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011634:Public Health