(Taiwan English News/Comprehensive Report by the Medical Group) The Ministry of Health and Welfare recently announced the statistical results of the causes of death in the country for 111 years. Malignant tumors (cancer) ranked first in the top ten causes of death for 41 consecutive years. Cardiovascular-related diseases, such as heart, cerebrovascular, and diabetes , high blood pressure, etc. are on the list. Dr. Hong Yuzhong, director of the Health Management Center of Lian An Clinic, reminded that in fact, the above-mentioned diseases can be detected early through early screening, and the risk of disease can be avoided.
The occurrence of cancer is mainly affected by genes, organ degeneration, environmental factors, infection (such as hepatitis B virus), eating habits, chronic inflammation of the body, etc., and because there are many causes, the proportion of cancer incidence has always remained high. Among them, lung cancer and liver cancer have been among the top two causes of death from cancer in China for 43 consecutive years, and have a great impact on the health of Chinese people.
Hong Yuzhong reminded that most people think that as long as they do not smoke, there is nothing to worry about. However, according to the cancer registration data of the National Health Administration, non-smokers are more likely to suffer from lung cancer in Taiwan than smokers. People who do not cook or smoke are found to have lung cancer after examination. Therefore, no matter whether they have a family history or not, it is recommended that people after the age of 35, in addition to chest X-ray, should also use low-dose lung computed tomography, which can help early detection of lung cancer. Learn about lung conditions.
In addition, male prostate cancer and female breast cancer are often listed in the list. Therefore, it is recommended that after the age of 40, it is best for men to arrange prostate-related testing, such as prostate antigen (PSA) tumor markers, and for women to arrange breast (advanced 3D mammography, breast ultrasound), gynecology (thin layer smear) X-ray, uterine and ovarian ultrasound, HPV virus inspection), thyroid (thyroid ultrasound) three-dimensional inspection.
The number one and most silent killer in the world – Cardiovascular problems
Although the Ministry of Health and Welfare lists heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertensive disease separately, these four items are actually closely related to cardiovascular disease. For example, diabetic patients often have symptoms of high blood pressure, which is also prone to cardiovascular-related problems. In addition, people with diabetes and high blood pressure are at high risk of kidney disease. It can be said that cardiovascular-related diseases are a major killer of health.
If you want to prevent cardiovascular diseases, the most important thing is to pay attention to the health of blood vessels, such as whether there is atherosclerotic plaque on the endothelium of the blood vessels, and whether the arteries are hardened. Sound waves, exercise electrocardiogram, cardiac ultrasound, and through the lipoprotein ApoA1, lipoprotein ApoB, and lipoprotein ApoA1/ApoB ratio to understand cholesterol status and assess the risk of cardiovascular sclerosis.
In addition, the diabetes of the Chinese people has become younger, and the phenomenon of high blood sugar and insulin resistance is also increasing. In addition to adjusting the diet, the most important thing is to follow up regularly. If there is no abnormality in the inspection, continue to maintain it. Set about improving.
Physical and mental health are closely related, seeking professional help is the key
In addition to physical diseases, Hong Yuzhong also observed a phenomenon worthy of attention, that is, among the 15-44 age group, intentional self-injury (suicide) is the second cause of death. According to Chen Liangyu, director of the Mental Health Department of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the reason may be Internet use, familial factors, and comorbidities of mental illness, but the actual cause is still under analysis.
Hong Yuzhong reminded that it is normal to have occasional mood swings in daily life, but if you find yourself often affected by emotions and make it impossible to maintain daily life and work, you should immediately seek the help of professional doctors and psychologists. Conduction Metabolism Assessment” to assess the balance of important neurotransmitters such as serotonin, adrenaline, and dopamine. Most importantly, physical and mental health go hand in hand, so never neglect either.
From the perspective of preventive medicine, health is not only the current physical health, but also the assessment of future risks, psychological and environmental health. Especially according to the WHO survey, as many as 75% of the people are in the “sub-health” state – that is, in the state of health and The gray area in the middle of the disease, so don’t wait until you have symptoms to seek medical treatment. Early detection and early prevention are the fundamental way to stay away from the disease.
2023-07-06 02:54:43
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