Eight of 10 deaths in Vietnam caused by non-communicable diseases
Vietnam is facing the burden of non-communicable diseases, mainly cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer.
Non-communicable diseases cause eight out of 10 deaths in Vietnam, said Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son at a seminar on “Diet relating to non-communicable diseases in Asia” on November 19.
Ultrasound examination of patient's heart. Photo: Le Phuong
|
According to the survey on global disease burden in 2017, non-communicable disease causes 15 million deaths in developing countries, an increase of nearly 3.8 million compared to 2000.
Countries facing the burden of disease between infectious diseases like AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, mental illness and diabetes.
Dietary related diseases such as overweight, obesity are increasing among young people. Studies show that eating less vegetables and fruits is associated with 19% of stomach and intestinal cancers, 31% of ischemic heart disease and 11% of stroke. Salt is one of the causes of stroke, hypertension, stomach cancer, kidney failure, osteoporosis and some other cardiovascular diseases.
According to the Ministry of Health’s survey in 2015, more than 50% of adults eat less vegetables or fruit. People eat salt twice as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). The rate of overweight obesity increased rapidly.
"Proper nutrition and healthy food are a top priority in preventing non-communicable diseases and improving people's health," Deputy Minister Son stressed.
He added that Vietnam focuses on controlling risk factors, early detection and continual and lifetime monitoring of patients with non-communicable diseases.
23:29, 2024/12/13
Electronic health records in Hanoi hospitals: For convenience of patients
The electronic health record is designed to increase public confidence in digital services, deliver significant cost savings and streamline procedures for citizens while promoting convenience and transparency.
10:53, 2024/12/09
Hanoi to ensure medicine supply during Tet holiday
Plans are being drawn up to stockpile medicines in hospitals and a disease control center in Hanoi.
17:20, 2024/11/29
Policy framework needed for promotion of teacher role in Vietnam
The Law on Teachers has been submitted to the National Assembly for review and initial comments by the Vietnamese government.
22:01, 2024/11/26
Hanoi attracts talent for development
The Capital Law is expected to make Hanoi an attractive destination for talented people at home and abroad.
15:08, 2024/11/16
Hanoi warns against mukbang trend of eating raw and unfamiliar foods
A communication campaign has been in place for the dissemination of information on food safety regulations in Hanoi.
07:12, 2024/11/12
2024 International Youth Festival attracts 3,000 local and international youth
The 2024 International Youth Festival helped Hanoi’s youth connect and promote the city's culture and tourism to international friends.
- Hanoi launches pilot project to integrate electronic health records into VNeID app
- Empowering new generation of biodiversity champions in Vietnam
- Capital Law to make Hanoi major center for quality education
- Hanoi raises road safety awareness among students
- Hanoi pilots artificial intelligence in five schools
- Modern pediatric hospital opens in Hanoi