Classroom Environmental Determinants of Poor Vision in Chinese Schoolchildren — Guangdong Province, China, 2024
Abstract
What is already known about this topic?: The prevalence of poor vision among Chinese children and adolescents has been progressively increasing, constituting a significant public health concern. As the primary visual setting for students, the classroom environment may have a profound impact on ocular health. What is added by this report?: This study revealed a poor vision detection rate of 60.22% among primary and junior high school students. The statistically significant relevant factors were blackboard reflectance, desk-chair allocation compliance rate, and desktop illuminance uniformity. What are the implications for public health practice?: This study provides scientific evidence and prioritizes recommendations for modifying classroom environments. It supports targeted environmental interventions as a priority in school-based myopia prevention strategies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Human Health and Disease
Publication details
- Journal / source
- China CDC Weekly
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 148–153
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN