Incidence rate of chronic diseases in China 2008-2011
This statistic shows the incidence rates of select chronic diseases in China from 2008 to 2011. In 2010, heart disease had an incidence rate of 18.5 percent. Prevalence of chronic diseases and increased mortality is associated with the increase in elderly people in China. Treatment of chronic diseases in China is an increasingly pressing issue and has put pressure on the country's healthcare system.