The Chinese government pays close attention to children’s health
and will take effective measures to cultivate a healthy environment
for their growth. An official from the State Council Working
Committee on Women and Children said.
The rapid development of China’s health system may explain why
accidents have recently overtaken genetic diseases has the leading
cause of death of children under the age of 14, according to
statistical data.
China amended its Law on the Protection of Minors and Compulsory
Education in 2006. The Ministry of Education has since claimed to
works closely with Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of
Health to educate and prevent potentially lethal childhood
accidents.
(CRIENGLISH.com June 2, 2007)