Agreement on Health Community Tour Lectures Essence: Chief Expert Xu Guangwei Talks About the Preventability and Treatability of Tumors

Author: Xu Guangwei
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Publishing Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Chief expert Xu Guangwei traveled from Beijing to the entire country, from cities to rural areas, with the theme of "Learn Science, Possess Health, Enjoy Life." This is the theme of the "Health Community Tour" by the chief expert, and it is the most valuable life wealth sought after by hundreds of millions of people. This book series is a collection of (essence) from the health education lectures given by the nationally renowned health education expert appointed by the Central Civilization Office and the Ministry of Health—the "Chief Expert"—across the country. The entire series focuses on the theme of a healthy lifestyle, covering topics of interest to the public, such as reasonable diet, moderate exercise, balanced psychology, and the prevention and treatment of common diseases, as well as knowledge. The language is profound and thought-provoking, while the terms are simple and easily remembered. The series combines authority, science, knowledge, interest, and practicality, making it a masterpiece of public health education and a fine example of medical science popularization books.
Since the reform and opening-up, the living standards and health levels of the Chinese people have greatly improved. There has been a growing trend of learning health science knowledge and enhancing self-care abilities. However, it must be admitted that, overall, the scientific and cultural literacy of the Chinese people is still relatively low. Some groups lack awareness of self-care, cling to unhealthy lifestyles, and even retain outdated customs. Pseudoscience claims about health benefits and methods still harm people's health in some areas. Therefore, strengthening the popularization and education of health knowledge for the public, promoting the spirit of science, improving the ability to distinguish between science and superstition, civilization and ignorance, progress and backwardness, and eliminating outdated customs while opposing feudal superstition to promote the establishment of a healthy lifestyle across society remain long-term and arduous tasks.
Especially after the fight against SARS in the first half of this year, the public's awareness of self-care has greatly increased. Learning culture, advocating science, hygiene, and cleanliness has become a trend. Strengthening public health systems, health education, and improving people's awareness of disease prevention have become a consensus across society. To meet the needs of the public and expand health education and publicity, as well as to promote the in-depth development of the "Health Community Tour" activity, the People's Health Publishing House has published the "Essence of the Health Community Tour Lectures" series. The authors of this series are a group of chief health education experts appointed by the Central Civilization Office and the Ministry of Health. Among them are doctors with rich clinical experience, scholars engaged in long-term nutrition research, and experts specializing in health management. Their common characteristic is a passion for China's health education and health promotion efforts.
The publication of the "Essence of the Health Community Tour Lectures" series marks a new phase for the "Health Community Tour" activity. The content of this book is based on the lectures of the "Health Community Tour," summarizing, refining, and popularizing the knowledge gained from years of experience in cancer prevention and treatment and health education. The book is divided into three parts.
The first part is an overview of cancer, introducing the public to what cancer is, its growth characteristics, metastatic pathways, basic prevention and treatment measures, and the major factors contributing to the harm caused by cancer. This part helps the public form a basic and correct understanding of cancer.
The second part is the major theme of the book: Cancer Can Be Prevented. This section not only explains that cancer can be prevented but also introduces new concepts and optimal measures for preventing cancer.
The third part is the second major theme of the book: Cancer Can Be Treated. This section not only explains that cancer can be treated and the correct way to seek medical care but also introduces new treatment methods for cancer, the relationship between the side effects of these treatments and other related therapies, and the issues patients should pay attention to and how to cope with them when receiving these treatments. This part also introduces new methods for cancer treatment.