The Ministry of Health and Community Protection revealed a decline in the number of people with diabetes in the country 7.1%, and an increase in the number of people with high blood pressure 14.1%, while the proportion of smokers in adults 2%, according to the results of the National Health Survey carried out by the Ministry during 2017 and 2018, Thousands of families of citizens and residents at the state level.
The Ministry of Health announced that the survey was launched in October 2017 under the slogan «Health Priority», and included 10 thousand families of citizens and residents, and achieved a response rate of 94%, including a variety The indicators include: diet, physical activity, cervical cancer screening, physical measurements, diabetes, cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease. The Bloody, and tobacco.
Dr. Hussein Abdulrahman Al-Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for Health Centers and Clinics, said that the health survey revealed a decline in the number of people with diabetes in the country in the adult category 7.1%, which fell to 11.8%, compared with 18.9% in the previous survey conducted by the ministry in 2010 According to the survey, 43.7% of the people who suffer from high cholesterol, compared to 57.6% of the previous survey, while doctors use the total cholesterol to determine the risk of heart disease, and how to manage it best.
Al-Rand pointed out that the percentage of satisfaction with the health care service provided in the country achieved 96%, pointing out that it was not included in the questions of the previous national health survey.
The results of the national survey showed that the proportion of smokers over the age of 18 years was 9.1%, down from 11.1%, due to several government legislative measures and national tobacco control campaigns such as tobacco control law and regulation, health education campaigns, Federal Law No. (15) of 2009 on tobacco control and its executive regulations, increasing the number of smoking cessation clinics, the introduction of selective tax on tobacco products, and other governmental procedures.
The results showed that the percentage of adult obesity decreased to 27.8%, from 37.2%, a positive improvement due to several factors that the government worked on, including health education campaigns, early intervention programs for children and adults with weight management difficulties, , A regular screening program that includes body mass measurements, referral of overweight or obese auditors to nutrition clinics or weight centers, and the initiative to implement the online map to promote physical activity. The percentage of adults with high blood pressure was 28.8%, up from 14.7%. The ministry will intensify awareness campaigns on hypertension, reduce salt consumption, promote early detection of high blood pressure through regular screening services, and work with the authorities. Competent to pass legislation reducing the consumption of salt and saturated fats and the enactment of the policy of application.
The survey showed that the percentage of infants (between birth and five months) who received breast-feeding was 59.7%, a clear increase compared to the previous survey of 34%. The importance of breastfeeding for mothers and children.
Dr. Mohammed Salim Al Ulama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, emphasized the role of the national health survey results in developing, strengthening and standardizing health strategies and strategies such as the quality and efficiency of health services in the country, reducing mortality and disease, Reduction of risk factors and burden of noncommunicable diseases, individual behavior and habits, individual and family expenditure on health, and vital health indicators. He pointed out that the Ministry of Health and Community Protection seeks to develop quality and safety systems for treatment, health and medicine according to international standards, based on statistical facts and analytical tools for decision making and appropriate health policies to achieve the Ministry's strategy 2017-2021.
Support the march of the state
Minister of Health and Community Protection Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Owais affirmed that the results of the national health survey carried out by the ministry in cooperation with the health and related authorities in the country have important implications and outputs that support the state process and the government's directives within the framework of the sustainable strategy of various vital sectors, Health, prosperity and happiness for the country's population by updating the results of strategic health indicators, supporting national health planning and health planning programs, and anticipating the future of health care, in order to achieve the vision of the UAE 2021 to implement a global health system, Sustainable Development 2030 to enhance UAE competitive indices in global fields.
He stressed that the surveys were based on a questionnaire of vital indicators related to the health of the community, such as the behaviors and dietary patterns of health personnel, risk factors, indicators of utilization of health care services, health expenditure and health vital signs such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, to reduce morbidity and mortality. Of noncommunicable diseases, and to improve healthy life expectancy.
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Increased hypertensive patients. And 2% decrease in smokers in the country.