An Investigation on Prevalence of Chronic Diseases,and the Awareness and the Demands for Healthcare in Residents aged ≥18 yrs in Shanghai Communities
- VernacularTitle:上海市18岁以上社区居民慢性病患病现状及相关知识和卫生需求
- Author:
Minna CHENG
;
Sun MIAO
;
Xinjian LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Community residents;
Chronic diseases;
Prevalence;
Awareness;
Demand
- From:
Chinese Journal of Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases
2006;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate prevalence of chronic diseases, and the awareness & attitudes, and the health demand of residents aged ≥18 yrs in Shanghai communities. Methods 2 320 residents aged over 18 yrs were selected from 19 communities by multiple stage cluster sampling and questioned by face to face survey. Results The standardized self-reported prevalence rate of whole chronic diseases was 28.4%, hypertension was 21.8%, osteoporosis was 7.0%, diabetes mellitus was 6.3%, respectively, which were ranked the top three. The awareness of the hypertension and diabetes mellitus were accounted to 89.3% and 86.0%. The demands for the convenient and comfortable clinical environment in residents accounted to 80.6%. Conclusion The prevalence of chronic diseases in Shanghai was high. It's suggested to enhance the control and prevention of chronic diseases, particularly on hypertension, and to do more health education in suburbs.
