Chronic diseases are prolonged health conditions that have been ongoing for 3 months or more that require medical intervention to continue a productive lifestyle. These diseases develop gradually, often coming with no symptoms, until it has progressed to a critical stage. Examples of chronic diseases are cancer, diabetes, heart disease, asthma and other illnesses that require a long-term treatment plan to reduce health complications.
Preventive / Chronic Care
Chronic diseases are prolonged health conditions that have been ongoing for 3 months or more that require medical intervention to continue a productive lifestyle. These diseases develop gradually, often coming with no symptoms, until it has progressed to a critical stage. Examples of chronic diseases are cancer, diabetes, heart disease, asthma and other illnesses that require a long-term treatment plan to reduce health complications.
How does it affect patients’ lives?
People living with chronic diseases are affected in many facets of their lives: physically, emotionally, socially, financially and their overall quality of life.
What is preventive care?
Preventive care encompasses health services that detect a disease before it onsets. Through annual comprehensive health screenings, these diseases could be detected earlier and more effective treatments could be provided. Preventive care comes in the form of health screenings, lifestyle adjustments, vaccinations and even counselling.
Who is at risk for chronic diseases?
Many chronic diseases are attributed to unhealthy habits such as smoking, drinking, sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition consumption. Genetic and familial history also play a huge role in determining a person's risk factors for chronic disease.
How to ensure a quality life for yourself and your family?
At this age and time, almost everyone above 25 years old is at risk of getting one or more chronic diseases. Therefore, it is highly recommended to get a comprehensive health screening as early as possible for better medical intervention and treatment plans.
