Nearly 1.6 million people, especially in remote areas, have benefited in the past decade from a healthcare program that offers access to affordable products and services.
Statistically, every 10 adults, one has high levels of cholesterol, said the Ministry of Health at the launch of “ Action month for fighting high level of cholesterol in Hanoi on October 16.
“For heart’s health” walking was jointly held by the Hanoi People’s Committee, the Fund for a good heart’s health organization, the Vietnam National Heart Institute to promote physical activity and take vitamin supplement tablets on the celebration of the World Hypertension Day (May 17).
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have been leading causes of deaths in Vietnam lately; however, grass-root clinics have not implemented preventative measures, early detection and treatment.