Health self-management

Author: Wan Chengkui
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Publishing Date: 2002-01-01
Features: From Beijing to the nation, from cities to rural areas, "Learn science, embrace health, enjoy life" is the theme of the "Health Community Tour" by the chief expert. This is the invaluable life wealth that billions of people are eager to obtain. This book series is a collection of the essence of health education lectures given by the nationally renowned health education expert appointed by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and the Ministry of Health—the "Chief Expert"—across the country. The entire series focuses on healthy lifestyles, covering topics of interest to the public such as rational diet, moderate exercise, balanced psychology, and prevention and treatment of common diseases, as well as knowledge. The language is profound and thought-provoking, while the expressions are simple and easily remembered. The series integrates authority, science, knowledge, interest, and practicality, making it a masterpiece of public health education and a fine example of medical science popularization literature.
Since the reform and opening-up, the living standards and health levels of the Chinese people have greatly improved, and there has been a growing trend of learning health science knowledge. 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 Some groups lack awareness of self-care, continue unhealthy lifestyles, and even retain outdated customs.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 among the public, promoting scientific spirit, improving the ability to distinguish between science and superstition, civilization and ignorance, progress and backwardness, breaking away from outdated customs, opposing feudal superstition, and promoting the establishment of healthy lifestyles across society remain long-term and arduous tasks.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, and there has been a growing trend of learning culture, advocating science, hygiene, and cleanliness. Strengthening public health systems, health education, and raising public awareness of disease prevention have become a consensus across society. To meet the needs of the public and expand health education, the People's Health Publishing House has published the "Essence of Health Community Tour Lectures" series. The authors of this series are a group of chief health education experts appointed by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and the Ministry of Health. Among them are doctors with rich clinical experience, scholars engaged in long-term nutrition research, and experts with years of experience in health management. Their common characteristic is their dedication to China's health education and health promotion efforts.
The publication of the "Essence of Health Community Tour Lectures" series marks a new phase for the "Health Community Tour" campaign. To improve the health literacy of the entire population, knowledge is the prerequisite, establishing a healthy concept is the foundation, and cultivating healthy, scientific, and civilized lifestyles and behaviors is the key—this is the strategic thinking of the 21st century. Most people do not die from diseases but from "ignorance," and many also die from "knowledge" in the wrong way." As long as people change their unhealthy lifestyles and behaviors and seriously follow the four pillars of health proposed by the World Health Organization's "Vittoria Declaration"—"rational diet, moderate exercise, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption, and psychological balance"—the incidence of modern diseases will be greatly reduced, and people's quality of life and quality of life will reach a new height.
However, to be healthy, health education must be carried out persistently. This is a compulsory course in life, an important part of quality education, and a global trend. How to quickly disseminate scientific health knowledge to the public, how to make health knowledge accessible and deeply rooted, and how to help those who have acquired knowledge transform it into conscious behavior—these are the responsibilities of medical workers.
To meet the public's demand for health knowledge and spread it across the country and households, we have enriched and expanded the report content, compiling it into the book "Health Self-Management" and dedicating this not yet fully mature booklet to the public. We sincerely wish everyone health accompanies you throughout your life.