Quantitative Analysis on NCDs Prevention and Control Policies Based on the Perspective of Policy Instruments — China, 1990–2020

WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS TOPIC? Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a major public health problem in the world. NCDs are the leading cause of premature deaths and disabilities among Chinese residents, resulting in heavy economic and health burdens. WHAT IS ADDED BY THIS REPORT? This study conducted a quantitative analysis of the policy texts on NCDs prevention and control in China from 1990 to 2020, based on the perspective of policy instruments. It was discovered that China’s NCDs prevention and control policies developed rapidly from the ground up over the 30 years from 1990 to 2020 and that the majority of China’s NCDs prevention and control policies were environment-oriented, while supply-oriented and demand-oriented policies were insufficient. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE? The findings of this study suggested that increasing supply-oriented and demand-oriented strategies should be prioritized in the future formulation and revision of NCDs prevention and control policies.