2023-11-09 11:50:38
meet! 5.2 million Thai people have diabetes, or 1 in 11 Thai people aged 15 years and over are sick. Of these, more than 40% do not know that they are sick. And there are still more than 20 million people suffering from obesity. Reports show that by 2060, the economic impact of obesity will grow to 4.9% of GDP in Thailand.
On 9 November 2023, the Danish Embassy in Thailand and Novo Nordisk joined forces with the government sector. Join us in eliminating the burden of diabetes and obesity in Thailand. To drive towards sustainable good health On the occasion of World Diabetes Day (World Diabetes Day), which falls on 14 November 2023 every year.
In 2023, the Danish Embassy in Thailand Collaborated with the Diabetes Association of Thailand Thai Noncommunicable Disease Network Association and Novo Nordisk Pharma Thailand opened a forum on the topic ‘Symbolizing cooperation between the public and private sectors To eliminate the burden of diabetes and obesity in Thailand’ which has mobilized cooperation from all sectors Both the public and private sectors and medical experts to provide accurate knowledge about diabetes, obesity, and chronic non-communicable diseases (or NCDs), along with supporting the government and partners to jointly solve the problem of reducing the rate of diabetes patients. Increase your chances of accessing treatment and the right to disburse It was honored by Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health and Dr. Jadej Thamthatcharee, Secretary-General of the National Health Security Office (NHSO), joined the forum to provide health policy information. and driving the Thai public health system at the Danish Embassy in Thailand
Dr. Opas Said that the health problems that threaten Thai people are chronic non-communicable diseases. Obesity or being overweight It is a reflection that The way of life has changed. The number of patients has increased to an alarming level. which maintenance is an important policy Because the impact will reach society and the economy. This cooperation is therefore very important. However, it is important to solve this problem systematically. Both prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and education. especially behavior modification It requires cooperation from all parties. All relevant agencies and citizens Because of diabetes and obesity It arises from living conditions, society, and way of life. Solving this problem must be done in a systematic way, such as companies in the public and private sectors. Take care of your own personnel Creating an environment that is conducive to reducing obesity will help.
“Thai people’s health problems have changed from communicable diseases to non-communicable diseases. The main causes of death among Thai people are stroke and heart disease. One important factor is chronic non-communicable diseases. Part of it is caused by obesity. Public health policy has therefore raised the level of 30 baht plus to provide treatment anywhere, anytime, integrating various matters in solving problems. that is a threat to public health and must be integrated together at the primary level Individual level hospital level Medical and public health level It’s a continuous cycle,” said Dr. Opas.
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Wanee Nithiyanan, President of the Diabetes Association of Thailand said that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes, which is caused by obesity and lifestyle problems, is likely to increase gradually. The rate of new patients is approximately one hundred thousand people per year. Currently, there are approximately 5.2 million Thai people with diabetes, or 1 in 11 Thai people aged 15 years and over are suffering from diabetes. Of these, more than 40% do not know that they are sick. While only 54.1% or only 2.8 million people received diagnosis and treatment, only 1 in 3 people were able to achieve their treatment goals. As a result, the death rate from diabetes in Thailand is as many as 200 people per day. We believe that joining forces of all parties to jointly solve the problem is a good solution that will help reduce the rate of people with diabetes, obesity, and NCDs in order to raise the level. The quality of life of patients and Thai society is improved sustainably, in line with the 9 operational goals of the World Health Organization (WHO) to prevent and control the situation of non-communicable diseases at the global level by 2025.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phet Rodaree, President of the Thai Noncommunicable Disease Network Association Mentioning that the incidence of obesity in Thailand has increased by more than 30 percent, or there are more than 20 million people with obesity, leading to the risk of NCDs, including diabetes, high blood pressure. High blood fat cardiovascular disease and cancer. These diseases also threaten the sustainability of Thailand’s universal health insurance system. Currently, more than half of the budget is spent on treating NCDs and this has also had a huge impact on the business sector. While the current solution is still defensive. Most patients still do not realize that ‘Obesity is a disease. that must be treated’ The Thai public health system requires cooperation from all sectors to find ways to prevent disease before it occurs. Policies should be accelerated to seriously deal with obesity and NCDs, including clear measures or policy frameworks, such as taxes on sugar, sodium, and the consumption of foods with appropriate nutrition. Including promoting physical exercise. Educating the public and managing the environment that is conducive to good health Taking into consideration public health is the key.
Mr. Jon Thorgaard, Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand Mentioned that the objective of this event emphasizes the importance of cooperation between the public and private sectors in solving complex health care problems. Especially diabetes, obesity and other chronic diseases. Ready to support and connect with international partners and share public health information to jointly improve the quality of life of people in society. Emphasize the importance of innovation Cooperation between the public and private sectors and balancing the sustainability of health, where ‘sustainable health care’ is considered a key to the shared future of all of us. The Danish government has been successful in creating public-private partnerships through care centres. Health The Steno Diabetes Center in Copenhagen, with the Novo Nordisk Foundation, works closely with the government to raise the quality and efficiency of the public health service system to support patients. and expand access to services for people with chronic illnesses. It has been certified by the World Economic Forum’s Global Coalition for Value in Healthcare as a center. who is a world leader creating health care innovations that value human beings
Mr. Enrico Cañal Bruland, Vice Chairman and General Manager, Novo Nordisk Pharma Thailand Co., Ltd. Revealing Novo Nordisk’s commitment to 100 years of sustainable healthcare, it is a global healthcare challenge to drive change for good health today. and for future generations through innovative integrated treatments and prevention. Not only diabetes but also includes obesity and other NCDs. In Thailand, Novo Nordisk has been operating for 40 years in cooperation with the Department of Medical Services. Ministry of Public Health in the Affordability Project to provide patients with access to effective screening, diagnosis, and treatment for diabetes in rural areas. Including providing knowledge on health care and diabetes treatment to medical personnel and related parties. To make patient care more efficient This helps reduce the cost burden on the Thai public health system. By the Steno Diabetes Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is an example of a successful model. Formed in collaboration with the Danish government and the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the center has been designed with various dimensions in mind. In taking care of your health meticulously To focus on improving diabetes care and diabetes research to increase the overall quality of life for diabetic patients.
From the BMJ Global Health report (2021), it is stated that in 2060, if Thailand does not change significantly The economic impact of obesity is expected to grow to 4.9% of GDP in Thailand. This includes direct costs of health care. and indirect costs such as lost productivity from inefficient use of labor. or absence from work from people who need treatment for obesity And if obesity prevalence were reduced by 5% from projected levels or maintained at 2019 levels, economic costs would decrease by an average of 5.2% and 13.2% per year between 2020 and 2060, respectively.
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