by Richard Daverman, PhD
July 26, 2012 -- Chronic disease – the kind of illnesses that are widely associated with western lifestyles – now constitute the latest challenge for China’s healthcare reforms. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer – these long-term illnesses and their attendant costs are threatening to overwhelm China’s healthcare budget, according to government officials. Despite a three-year $125 billion investment in China's healthcare system, some measurements show that China’s populace is now sicker than ever. More details....
