科学与健康丨直面上亿慢性病患者，中国如何打好健康“持久战”？

Group 1 - Major chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases are the leading health threats in China, with over 80% of total deaths attributed to chronic diseases and a prevalence rate exceeding 78% among individuals aged 60 and above [1] - The interrelated nature of these diseases necessitates a comprehensive approach to prevention and treatment, rather than isolated interventions [1] - China's average life expectancy has reached 79 years, with over 320 million people aged 60 and above, highlighting the urgent need for chronic disease prevention [1] Group 2 - The "Healthy China 2030" initiative and related action plans have been launched to promote healthy lifestyles and enhance public health management awareness [3] - Significant progress has been made in reducing the premature mortality rate from major chronic diseases from 18.5% in 2015 to 15.0% in 2023 [3] - Future efforts will focus on establishing comprehensive prevention and control mechanisms involving government leadership, multi-department collaboration, and societal participation [3] Group 3 - Chronic disease management is primarily focused at the grassroots level, with family doctor services and public health initiatives being implemented [4] - Traditional Chinese medicine is playing a unique role in chronic disease prevention and treatment, aligning with modern preventive medicine [4] - Early screening initiatives for major cancers are being integrated into government welfare projects to facilitate early detection and intervention [4] Group 4 - By 2025, it is projected that the health literacy level among residents will reach 33.69%, with chronic disease prevention literacy at 33.41% [5] - The ongoing efforts in chronic disease management reflect a commitment to improving both longevity and quality of life for the population [5]