According to Education Network, the earliest monograph on health education in China is Principles of Health Education edited by Chen. This book, published in 1934, is a pioneering work of health education in China.

This book systematically introduces the basic theories, methods and practices of health education, including the definition of health, the causes of diseases, prevention and treatment methods, etc. Emphasizing the universality and practicability of health education has laid the foundation for health education in China.