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World J Clin Cases. Sep 26, 2022; 10(27): 9961-9963
Published online Sep 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i27.9961
Role of traditional Chinese medicine in the initiative practice for health
Yun Li, Shi-Ying Li, Yi Zhong
Yun Li, Yi Zhong, Department of Oncology, Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine-Integrated Hospital Affiled to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200082, China
Shi-Ying Li, Graduate School, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
Author contributions: Li Y wrote the letter; Li SY designed and conducted the study; and Zhong Y revised the letter.
Supported by the 2021 Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Postgraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Project, No. Y2021070.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors report no relevant conflict of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Yi Zhong, MD, Director, Doctor, Department of Oncology, Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine-Integrated Hospital Affiled to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 230 Baoding Road, 6/F, Building 2, Hongkou District, Shanghai 200082, China. zhongzixian2000@163.com
Received: June 17, 2022
Peer-review started: June 17, 2022
First decision: July 29, 2022
Revised: August 11, 2022
Accepted: August 21, 2022
Article in press: August 21, 2022
Published online: September 26, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The Healthy China 2030 plan points out that by 2030, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) will play a leading role in preventing diseases, a synergistic role in the treatment of major diseases and a core role in disease rehabilitation. Spleen deficiency is considered a subhealth state in TCM and is prevalent among a large number of Chinese people. To achieve awareness of the initiative practice for health in the Chinese population, TCM doctors should popularize TCM culture and knowledge among young people, people with a low level of education, in low-income populations and in rural populations.