(Xinhua file photo: Workers transport boxes of Chilean cherries. Nansha Port Area of Guangzhou Port in Guangzhou city, south China’s Guangdong Province, December 20, 2023)
BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) — On Friday (Dec. 22), China’s National Health Commission According to a press release, the number of new cases of occupational diseases in China fell by 40 percent between 2019 and 2022, reflecting a continued decline in the incidence of such diseases.
The committee has launched a targeted campaign to combat work-related diseases across the country. Especially in dusty workplaces. toxic chemicals and excessive noise During the 14th 5-year National Economic and Social Development Plan (2021-2025)
Wang Jiandong, the committee officer He revealed that there are currently 185,000 entrepreneurs under this campaign, of which 71,000 have completely solved their related problems.
Wang added that 95 percent of district regions in China are monitored for occupational diseases and risk factors. There are 314,000 entrepreneurs, especially small businesses. Included in this system from 2019 onwards.
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