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Hong Kong co-care scheme projected to prevent 9% of stroke, heart failure cases

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A co-care scheme in Hong Kong, launched in 2023, has enrolled over 200,000 residents and is projected to prevent approximately 9% of stroke and heart failure cases within the next decade. The scheme, which became a regularized program in March, screens participants for conditions like diabetes and hypertension. According to William Wong Chi-wai, a clinical professor at the University of Hong Kong, the initiative facilitates early management of cardiovascular risks through multidisciplinary teams. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu ·

    Co-care scheme may help prevent 9% of stroke, heart failure cases in next decade

    About 9 per cent of stroke and heart failure cases may be prevented in Hong Kong over the next decade through a government co-care scheme, according to a university projection. Launched in 2023, the Chronic Disease Co-care Scheme has enrolled over 200,000 residents as of January.…

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