Taiwan's preventive health screening age for adults has been lowered to 30. Recent results reveal that 31.1% of adults over 30 have abnormal blood pressure, and alarmingly, 15.1% of young adults aged
Taiwan's preventive health screening age for adults has been lowered to 30. Recent results reveal that 31.1% of adults over 30 have abnormal blood pressure, and alarmingly, 15.1% of young adults aged 30-39 are affected—equivalent to 1 in 7 people. High blood pressure is a silent killer, claiming about 45,000 lives annually through cardiovascular diseases. Experts warn that only one-third of people aged 20-40 are aware of their condition. The Health Promotion Administration urges the public to adopt the '722' home measurement principle. Currently, 1,515 'Safe Blood Pressure Stations' are available across Taiwan.
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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FAQ
At what age can adults in Taiwan now access preventive health screenings?
Taiwan has lowered the preventive health screening age to 30, making adults aged 30 and above eligible for public health checks.
What percentage of adults over 30 in Taiwan have abnormal blood pressure?
According to recent results, 31.1% of adults over 30 in Taiwan have abnormal blood pressure, highlighting a widespread public health concern.
How prevalent is high blood pressure among young adults aged 30 to 39 in Taiwan?
Approximately 15.1% of young adults aged 30 to 39 in Taiwan have high blood pressure, meaning roughly 1 in every 7 people in that age group is affected.
How many deaths does high blood pressure cause annually in Taiwan through cardiovascular diseases?
High blood pressure, described as a silent killer, claims approximately 45,000 lives annually in Taiwan through cardiovascular diseases.
What is the '722' home measurement principle promoted by Taiwan's Health Promotion Administration?
Taiwan's Health Promotion Administration urges the public to adopt the '722' home blood pressure measurement principle, supported by 1,515 Safe Blood Pressure Stations available across Taiwan.