Analysis of epidemiological trends in chronic diseases of Chinese residents
Shilian Hu, Jing Wang, Cheng Cui, Xinchun Wu
Abstract
Following the population aging in China, dramatic changes have been observed in the spectrum of diseases among Chinese residents. E.g., the incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, metabolic, and respiratory diseases, are constantly growing. Additionally, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and chronic renal disease have gradually become common chronic diseases among the elderly. Chronic diseases in the elderly have ranked first in the spectrum of diseases among Chinese residents. Therefore, understanding the trends of main chronic diseases among Chinese residents and developing proactive countermeasures have become a major public health issue for China.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineChinaEpidemiologyIncidence (geometry)Chronic diseaseDiseaseSarcopeniaEnvironmental healthPublic healthOsteoporosisChinese populationGerontologyIntensive care medicinePathologyInternal medicineGeographyPhysicsChemistryArchaeologyGeneOpticsGenotypeBiochemistryLiver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentCardiovascular Health and Risk FactorsBirth, Development, and Health