China White Paper Counts 260 Million With Chronic Diseases
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
A China white paper says the nation has about 260 million people diagnosed with chronic diseases, the source of 85% of the nation's deaths and consumption of 70% of its medical costs.
A China white paper says the nation has about 260 million people diagnosed with chronic diseases, the source of 85% of the nation's deaths and consumption of 70% of its medical costs. The Cabinet-level report suggested China's medical community integrate its preventative efforts with treatment to help solve the problem. The paper said China agencies have developed a prevention and control system gradually taking shape. (Click here for more
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"China Has 260 Million Chronic-Disease Patients: White Paper" - Xinhua (China) (12/26/2012)