Open AccessMass prevention and treatment: Fundamental strategy for chronic disease control and prevention
Author(s) -
Hu DaYi
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
chronic diseases and translational medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2589-0514
DOI - 10.1016/j.cdtm.2016.03.001
Subject(s) - medicine , disease , investment (military) , health care , service (business) , control (management) , medical emergency , intensive care medicine , marketing , business , politics , economic growth , management , pathology , political science , law , economics
Non-communicable disease (NCD, hereinafter referred as chronic disease) accounts for 80% of total mortality from various causes in China, and has become a persistent global challenge. However, while there is a need to increase investment of resources for chronic disease prevention and control, the greater need is for a complete overhaul of the undeveloped traditional medical service system, to avoid greater waste and loss of invested resources. Translational medicine is not only applicable to B2B (Bench to Bedside) biomedical technology. More importantly, change and transformation of top-level design has continuously promoted innovations in existing medical technology. These innovations have transitioned into effective chronic disease prevention strategies to promote better general health.