Group 1 - Chronic diseases account for 88.5% of total deaths in China, with cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes being the primary burdens [1] - The total number of cardiovascular disease patients in China is approximately 330 million, creating significant economic pressure on families and the healthcare system [1] - Novartis has proposed a digital blueprint for lipid management and cardiovascular prevention in Shanghai, aiming to establish an AI-driven health management system for city residents [1] Group 2 - The management of chronic diseases requires multi-departmental collaboration and public participation, as emphasized by Wu Jing, Director of the Chronic Disease Center at the Chinese CDC [2] - AstraZeneca has supported over ten basic research projects in the fields of oncology, chronic diseases, and rare diseases through its China Translational Medicine Research Fund [2] - AstraZeneca has initiated a "China Postdoctoral Program" to support future scientific leaders and enhance local research innovation capabilities in chronic and rare diseases [2] Group 3 - China has accumulated rich resources and experience in respiratory diseases and possesses internationally recognized disease cohorts and biobanks, which can support global target discovery and translational research [3]
跨国巨头加大中国慢病研发投入