Tuesday, 18/07/2023 16:39 (GMT+7)
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)’s health sector has issued a plan to provide free annual health examination for elderly residents aged 60 and above in order to reduce medical costs for them and improve their quality of life and effectively manage and detect non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among the elderly in 2024.
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Accordingly, each district will be assigned a specific ward responsible for conducting health examination for over one million elderly residents by August 31.
The health examination package will include clinical examinations, abdominal ultrasounds, and various tests to determine glucose, creatinine, LDL-C, and triglyceride levels.
According to the Department of Health, these screenings are crucial in identifying potential health issues and preventing the onset of chronic diseases.
During the examination, doctors will make appropriate examination and testing recommendations. Test results will be available within 24-48 hours, allowing for timely diagnoses and immediate treatment if necessary.
Elderly patients diagnosed with non-communicable diseases during the examination will be enrolled in an integrated program closely linked to local health stations.
Their test results will be recorded in electronic health records, enabling individuals to better manage their personal health information and for healthcare facilities to have comprehensive data for subsequent visits, ensuring continuity of care.
The city has over 1,033 million people aged 60 and above, accounting for 11.03% of the total population./.
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