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Youth myopia trends in East and Southeast Asia

Overview

Rising myopia rates among youth in East and Southeast Asia have become a significant public health concern, driven by urbanization, academic pressure, and reduced outdoor activity. Projections suggest that by 2050, half of the global population may be myopic.

In China, a coordinated strategy launched in 2018 has led to a decline in student myopia, with the national rate falling to 50.3% in 2024. This multi-agency program includes lighting standards, outdoor activity mandates, and the use of low-dose atropine eye drops.

However, digital transformation and increased screen time for education and entertainment present ongoing challenges. Experts have noted an “acquired attention deficit” pattern linked to excessive short-video and gaming exposure, prompting recommendations for a “digital diet” to manage device use.

Entities

Chinese government · National Health Commission of China · Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China · Ouyang Ying · Beijing University Children and Adolescent Health Research Institute

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Myopia rates rise among youth in East and Southeast Asia

    Rising myopia rates in East and Southeast Asia, driven by urbanization and digital lifestyles, are emerging as a major public health challenge for the younger generation.

  2. 14 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    China expands child health policies to curb myopia and screen‑time attention problems

    China’s coordinated health push lowers student myopia to 50.3% and tackles rising screen‑time attention deficits with new standards, screenings and digital‑diet guidelines.

Sources

atlascontact.nl · en.baoquocte.vn · gznf.net · vietnamplus.vn