The prevention and treatment of chronic diseases: an important heavy task with an uneasy long haul
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6699.2015.10.001
- VernacularTitle:慢病防治,任重道远
- Author:
Zhu CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Obesity;
Diabetes mellitus,type 2;
Chronic non-communicable diseases;
Prevention
- From:
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2015;31(10):837-838
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The prevalence of obesity,type 2 diabetes,and other chronic non-communicable diseases is increasing rapidly world-wide.Most recent epidemiological data showed that China is now in an era of obesity,and under a huge burden of the complications related with obesity,diabetes,as well as cerebral-and cardiovascular disorders.Strenuous efforts,comprehensive strategies,effective measures,and practical solutions must all be taken to combat against these chronic diseases.