Authors: Feng Huang, Ya Li, Yuke Zhu
This study looked at the long-term impact of China’s Barefoot Doctors Program and found that children who grew up with access to these community health workers had better health and education later in life, especially women. The improvements were linked to better knowledge about nutrition and healthier diets. The findings show that simple, community-based health programs can have lasting benefits.
Link: The long-term effects of early life exposure to primary healthcare expansion: Evidence from the Barefoot Doctor Program
Resource Topic: CHW programs, Primary Health Care
Resource Type: Editorial
Year: 2026
Region: Asia
Country: China
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes