Interpretation for the group standard of the Chinese Reference List of Core Health Indicators

List of health indicators is an important tool for the evaluation of population health status, health service system performance, and basic reference for health policy-making. With an outline for the “Healthy China 2030” initiative, the population health evaluation has received widespread attention of the government and society. The group standard entitled Chinese Reference List of Core Health Indicators (T/CHAA 006－2019) written by experienced researchers from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, universities, and institutes was issued, providing a framework and guideline for organizations in China to assess local population health. The aim of the group standard is to achieve the standardization of measurement indicators and improve the comparability of health status information across years and regions. This paper illustrates the background, current situation, compilation principle, main content, and application value, to provide a reference for the application and promotion of this group standard.