Chief Expert Wan Chengkui on Health Self-Management

Author: Wan Chengkui
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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" expert lectures by the Chief Experts. This is the invaluable life wealth that billions of people are eager to obtain. This series of books is a collection of the essence of health education lectures conducted by the renowned national health education expert, the "Chief Expert," appointed by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and the Ministry of Health, across the country. The entire series focuses on the theme of a healthy lifestyle, covering topics of interest to the public, such as rational diet, moderate exercise, balanced psychology, and the prevention and treatment of common diseases, along with knowledge. The language is profound and thought-provoking, while the terms are simple and easily memorable. 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 literature.
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 Some segments of the population lack self-care awareness, cling to unhealthy lifestyles, and even retain outdated customs. Pseudoscience claims about health benefits and methods continue to 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to distinguish between science and superstition, civilization and ignorance, progress and regression, and eliminating outdated customs while opposing feudal superstition to promote a healthy lifestyle across society remains a long-term and arduous task.
Especially after the fight against SARS in the first half of this year, public self-care awareness has greatly increased. Learning culture, advocating science, hygiene, and cleanliness have become a trend. Strengthening public health systems, health education, and improving 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. They include experienced clinical doctors, scholars engaged in long-term nutrition research, and experts in health management. Their common characteristic is a passion for 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" initiative. To improve the health literacy of the entire population, knowledge is the prerequisite, establishing a healthy concept is fundamental, and cultivating a healthy, scientific, and civilized lifestyle and behavior is key. This is the strategic new thinking of the 21st century. Most people do not die from diseases but from "ignorance," and many also die from "doing what they know."
As long as we change unhealthy lifestyles and behaviors and seriously follow the four pillars of health proposed by the World Health Organization's Declaration of Alma-Ata— "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 consistently carried out. This is a compulsory course in life, an important part of quality education, and a global trend.
How to rapidly 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 translate it into conscious behavior are the responsibilities of medical workers. To meet the public's demand for health knowledge and spread it across the country, 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.