"Cancer" has topped the top ten causes of death for 41 consecutive years! Preventive measures against medical exposure: "1 examination" is mandatory after the age of 35
Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that cancer has been among the top ten causes of death in Taiwan for 41 years.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare recently announced the statistical results of causes of death in Taiwan in 2022. Affected by the COVID-19 epidemic and population aging, the number of deaths in 2022 will increase by 24,266 compared with 2021; based on the standardized mortality rate per 100,000 population after adjustment for the world’s population structure in 2000 by the WHO 443.9 people, an increase of 9.5%. In order of mortality, the top ten causes of death in 2022 are:
Malignant tumors (cancer).
Heart disease
Severe special infectious pneumonia (COVID-19)
Pneumonia
Cerebrovascular disease
Diabetes
Hypertensive disease
Accident injuries
Chronic lower respiratory tract diseases
Nephritis nephrotic syndrome and renal disease
Compared with 2021, cancer and heart disease continue to rank in the top two; COVID-19 has risen from 19th to 3rd in 2021, and the rest have dropped one place. It is worth mentioning that malignant tumors (cancer) have topped the top ten causes of death for 41 consecutive years, and cardiovascular-related diseases, such as heart, cerebrovascular, diabetes, hypertension, etc., are even more famous on the list.
Are non-smokers more likely to get lung cancer than regular smokers? Preventive measures against medical exposure: “1 examination” is a must after the age of 35
Dr. Hong Yuzhong, director of the Health Management Center of Lian On Clinic, said that in fact, the above-mentioned diseases can be detected early through early screening. Among them, cancer is affected by genes, organ degeneration, environmental factors, infection (such as hepatitis B virus), dietary habits, chronic inflammation of the body, etc. Because of the many causes, the incidence rate of cancer has always remained high. Lung cancer and liver cancer have been among the top ten causes of cancer death in Taiwan for 43 consecutive years.
Dr. Hong Yuzhong reminded that most people think that as long as they don’t smoke, they will not get lung cancer. However, according to the Taiwan Health Promotion Administration’s cancer registration data, “non-smokers are more likely to suffer from lung cancer than smokers” in Taiwan. It is also common among those who are examined in the clinic. People who do not cook or smoke are found to have lung cancer after examination. Therefore, regardless of whether there is a family history, it is recommended that people after the age of 35 should, in addition to chest X-rays, also use “low-dose lung computed tomography” (LDCT) to help early detection of lung cancer to understand the condition of the lungs.
In addition, male prostate cancer and female breast cancer are often listed in the rankings. Therefore, it is recommended that men after the age of 40 should arrange prostate-related tests, such as prostate antigen (PSA) tumor markers, and women should arrange breast (advanced 3D mammography, breast ultrasound), gynecology (thin-section Smear, uterine and ovarian ultrasound, HPV virus test), thyroid (thyroid ultrasound) three-dimensional examination.
Intentional self-harm is the second cause of death among young people. Depression is a strong emotion. 6 things to do quickly
In addition to physical diseases, Dr. Hong Yuzhong also pointed out that intentional self-harm (suicide) is the second cause of death among those aged 15-44. According to Chen Liangyu, director of the Mental Health Department of the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, it is speculated that the reason may be related to the Internet. road use, family factors, and comorbid mental illness, but the actual causes are still being analysed. Many recent news incidents have occurred frequently, which has also caused a certain degree of panic in society.
The public is reminded that although mood swings are normal, if you find that you are often affected by emotions and are unable to maintain your daily life and work, you should seek help from professional doctors and psychologists immediately, or you can also pass the “Nerve Conduction Metabolism Assessment” test , evaluate the balance status of important neurotransmitters such as serotonin, epinephrine, and dopamine. Most importantly, physical and mental health are closely related, so don’t neglect either.
In addition, the National Institute of Mental Health and the medical media “WebMD” also called on the public that if they feel depressed recently, the following methods can effectively relieve depression:
Exposure to sunlight. You can get more sunlight when the sun is out, and open all the objects in your home that can block sunlight, such as curtains and blinds. You can also go for a walk in the natural environment with your relatives and friends and get in touch with green plants, which will help you feel better.
Get more exercise. Previous research has shown that patients with depression have lower “neuroplasticity” than normal people; exercise behavior can enhance patients’ neuroplasticity, which can not only improve depression, but also bring positive changes to the brain.
Cultivate interest. Such as developing the habit of reading before going to bed and listening to soft music. Or socializing more with relatives and friends can help relieve your mood.
Arrange travel. Travel can help change the emotional experience and cognitive experience of the brain, improve cognitive function and memory, relieve tension and anxiety, and also help improve mood.
Change your diet. Ingesting foods that help secrete serotonin in the brain, such as eggs, milk, cheese, pineapples, bananas, beans, salmon, nuts and seeds, etc., have a positive effect on improving mood.
Seek medical attention as soon as possible. Seek advice and diagnosis from a psychosomatic or psychiatrist, counselor or psychotherapist as soon as possible.
Finally, the National Institute of Mental Health reminds patients who have suffered from mental illness in the past that if symptoms recur, they must discuss treatment methods with their attending physician, which can help patients return to normal life as soon as possible.
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