University Projection Suggestion: Government Co-Care Scheme Could Prevent 9% of Stroke and Heart Failure Cases in Hong Kong
A university projection indicates that a government co-care scheme in Hong Kong could potentially prevent approximately 9 per cent of stroke and heart failure cases over the coming decade. The Chronic Disease Co-care Scheme, which began as a pilot in 2023 and was regularized in March, has enrolled over 200,000 residents as of January, with about 40 per cent of those screened being diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, or pre-diabetes.
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Based on reporting by South China Morning Post:
According to a projection from a university, there is a potential for preventing about 9 per cent of stroke and heart failure cases within Hong Kong over the next ten years through the implementation of a government co-care scheme.
The Chronic Disease Co-care Scheme, which commenced in 2023, had more than 200,000 residents enrolled as of January. This initiative, which was initially a pilot program, was formalized in March. Approximately 40 per cent of individuals who underwent screening were found to have diabetes, hypertension, or pre-diabetes.
William Wong Chi-wai, who serves as a clinical professor and chairman of the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) department of family medicine and primary care, stated that the co-care scheme allows individuals who have not yet received a diagnosis to benefit from early management provided by a multidisciplinary team to thoroughly manage cardiovascular risks.
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