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✅   National and province-level primary health care policies for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in China from 2009 to 2023: a scoping review

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Objectives This study systematically characterises policies related to the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the provincial primary healthcare (PHC) level, identifying key characteristics and potential gaps compared with national policies. Study design Policy review and thematic content analysis. Methods Policy documents from Guangdong and Heilongjiang provinces (2009–2023) were analysed using the WHO’s six building blocks framework. A total of 135 eligible documents were included, with thematic analysis conducted to categorise policies as ‘extension’ or ‘reduction’ based on their alignment with national directives. Results 12 major policy initiatives were identified, with most themes reflecting provincial adaptations (‘extension’) of national strategies.

BMJ     Apr 28, 2025