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Survey Reveals 40% of Hongkongers Confused by Chinese Medicine

1/22/2026

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Our Hong Kong Foundation, a think tank, found 40% of Hongkongers struggle to differentiate between proprietary Chinese medicines and health supplements.
Survey was conducted in August with 800 residents.
The study recorded a health literacy score of 69.8 out of 100, and 85.3% could apply Chinese medicine health advice.
The think tank noted gaps in fundamental concepts and treatment methods, signaling a need for improved public education on Chinese medicine.

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Story summary

Our Hong Kong Foundation, a think tank, found 40% of Hongkongers struggle to differentiate between proprietary Chinese medicines and health supplements.
Survey was conducted in August with 800 residents.
The study recorded a health literacy score of 69.8 out of 100, and 85.3% could apply Chinese medicine health advice.
The think tank noted gaps in fundamental concepts and treatment methods, signaling a need for improved public education on Chinese medicine.