A few days ago, Professor Huang Jianshi from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences completed a comprehensive study on the future trends and monitoring strategies for infectious diseases. The research aimed to identify key factors that will influence the emergence and spread of infectious diseases in the coming years. It examined a wide range of social, economic, and environmental elements that could impact public health in China, predicted how these factors might evolve over the next 10 to 25 years, and explored how this information could be leveraged to enhance early detection and monitoring systems.
The project combined insights from epidemiology and sociology to evaluate existing infectious disease surveillance systems in China, the UK, the US, and Japan. A thorough review of laws, regulations, and the structure of surveillance frameworks was conducted, along with an analysis of the factors influencing disease outbreaks in these countries. Based on a revised questionnaire from the China-UK Foresight Phase I project, the team interviewed 181 experts across various fields in China to forecast potential trends in the risk factors affecting infectious diseases.
By synthesizing expert opinions, the researchers identified 47 major risk factors that could shape the future of infectious disease outbreaks in China. They also mapped out the likely trends of these factors over the next two to three decades. The findings revealed that 17 factors—such as aging populations, climate change, immigration, and urbanization—are expected to increase in significance. Five factors, like intensive farming and unemployment, are likely to remain stable, while eight others, including income inequality, poverty, and hospital-acquired infections, may decline. On the positive side, 17 factors such as higher education levels, improved water and food safety, and increased public health awareness are expected to contribute to better disease control.
Huang Jianshi emphasized that 44 out of the 47 identified factors should be considered for inclusion in current surveillance systems, with 25 already showing strong feasibility for immediate integration. The study was developed through a collaborative effort between China and the UK, with support from the British Embassy in China. This initiative highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing global health challenges and improving public health preparedness.
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