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In the People’s Republic of China, reducing the risk of illness-induced poverty entails raising the poor’s financial protection and health system reforms.

The pandemic worsened disparities in chronic disease management among vulnerable groups, exerting adverse psychosocial and economic effects.

Successful adaptation to older population age structures requires a policy focus on measuring and improving the social value of medical care.

In the People’s Republic of China, a study shows pension income in rural areas improves economic independence and health of older people.

A study from India shows low- and middle-income countries must improve economic evaluations of health interventions to reduce chronic disease burden.

Demographic changes, such as population aging in East Asia, will affect productivity and competitiveness and shape how innovation is created.

Initiatives should start by focusing on building awareness on the importance of oceans and coastal habitat.

Regional cooperation and improved data practices can help address the challenge of plastic pollution more effectively.

IAEA is partnering with a number of countries in Asia and the Pacific to transform plastic waste into valuable materials through the use of radiation technology.

A digital application has helped reduce marine plastic leakage by improving municipal solid waste collection.