What are the epidemic status and characteristics of chronic diseases in China?

The incidence of chronic diseases in China is on the rise. According to the data published by the Statistical Center of the Ministry of Health in 2000 and 2003, chronic diseases have become the main cause of death among Chinese residents. Chronic diseases account for 80.3%-86.3% of all-cause deaths of urban residents; It accounts for 75.8%-78.6% of all-cause deaths of rural residents. Malignant tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, heart diseases and respiratory diseases are in the first place. Some data show that the number of people suffering from chronic diseases has increased in recent years. In 2003, the prevalence rate of chronic diseases among residents in a certain area was 15. 1 1%, including 23.96% in urban areas and 12.05% in rural areas. In the Nutrition and Health Status of Residents in China issued by the Ministry of Health in 2004, the prevalence rate of hypertension among residents aged 18 and above in China is 18.8%, and it is estimated that the number of patients with hypertension in China is about 654.38+600 million. The prevalence rate of diabetes is 2.6%, and it is estimated that there are about 20 million diabetic patients in China. Every year, there are 2 million new strokes and 750,000 cases of coronary heart disease, and they are still on the rise. The course of chronic disease is slow, and the development of the disease can lead to the damage of important organs of human body, even the loss of working ability, which can lead to poor quality of life in severe cases. Chronic diseases mainly occur in people over 40 years old, with heavy work and family burdens, which have a great impact on work and family after illness. At the same time, with the increase of medical expenses, the increase of high treatment expenses for chronic diseases has directly led to the rapid increase of total health expenses in China, which has exceeded the growth of national economy and residents' income. Therefore, the prevention of chronic diseases has become a social problem.