Study on Health of Rural Poor Population and Health Poverty Alleviation Countermeasures in Chongqing

[Objectives] The paper was to understand the health of rural poor population in Chongqing, and to put forward countermeasures for health poverty alleviation. [Methods] The 439 people living in poverty in Qianjiang District and Pengshui County, Chongqing, were investigated on the spot to deeply understand and analyze the health status, current medical insurance status and accuracy of medical system of rural poor population in Chongqing. [Results] The vast majority of poor households had been lifted out of poverty after targeted poverty alleviation. Poverty due to illness was the main cause of family poverty. The prevalence of chronic diseases in poor households was high, and the overall health level showed a downward trend. The countermeasures and suggestions for strengthening the construction of medical insurance system, exploring and perfecting rural medical assistance system, enhancing the service capacity of primary medical and health institutions, and strengthening health education and health management were put forward. [Conclusions] The study provides an empirical evidence for improving the health level of poor rural residents and promoting targeted health poverty alleviation policies.