Abstract: Objective To establish a theoretical framework for evidence-based chronic disease prevention (EBCDP) for promoting EBCDP practice in public health practitioners in China.Methods We conducted literature review to systematically tease apart theoretical models proposed by international researches.Results All the models,including reach,effectiveness,adoption,implementation,and maintenance (RE-AIM) framework,diffusion of innovation theory,practical,robust implementation and sustainability model (PRISM),as well as Brownson's model,focus on the process and impact factors of the establishment of EBCDP framework.However,Brownson's model,as a forefront model,focuses on the process and impact factors of EBCDP from practitioners' point of view.Conclusion The theoretical framework of EBCDP plays an important role in promoting EBCDP practice and could be adopted to guide analyses on application and potential impact factors of evidence-based disease control projects.