According to relevant data from the National Health Commission, 75% of elderly people in China suffer from at least one chronic disease, which means that 3 out of every 4 elderly people are chronic disease patients.
Chronic diseases, also known as chronic non communicable diseases, are characterized by insidious onset, long course, and persistent disease progression. With the increase of incidence rate, chronic diseases have become the primary cause of death and disability. In addition, the treatment of chronic diseases can increase the economic burden on patients, reduce their quality of life and quality of life. Therefore, early prevention, detection, and intervention of chronic diseases is an important part of healthy aging work.
"Three mornings" are crucial
Common chronic diseases in the elderly population mainly include cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, malignant tumors, metabolic abnormalities, etc. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases include hypertension, coronary heart disease and stroke, while metabolic abnormalities include diabetes, dyslipidemia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
These chronic diseases require long-term treatment, care, and special rehabilitation training, which have a significant impact on the quality of life of the elderly. Taking coronary heart disease as an example, it can cause angina, myocardial infarction, and even sudden cardiac death, like a time bomb buried in the body, which is very dangerous.
To effectively prevent and treat chronic diseases, the "three early" measures are crucial, namely early prevention, early detection, and early intervention. To this end, the National Health Commission has launched the special action of "three reductions and three health" (reducing salt, sugar, oil, healthy bones, healthy weight, and healthy mouth) for a healthy lifestyle for all, continuously promoting early screening and intervention of major chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
"The evaluation form is similar to a physical examination form. In addition to routine medical history and imaging examinations, it also evaluates hearing, vision, teeth, nutritional status, constipation, and memory." Chen Jin said that in addition to focusing on the physical condition of elderly patients, attention should also be paid to nutrition, sleep status, balance ability, etc. Nowadays, comprehensive assessment software for the elderly has gradually been promoted to multiple hospitals in various regions of the province, and chronic disease screening has been sent to the grassroots level.
