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WEBHealth Notice. Eligible citizens aged 6 months or above can now complete COVID-19 initial vaccination according to the simplified schedule, while high-risk priority groups can …

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

WEBCausative agent. “Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)” is the disease caused by a new coronavirus called “SARS-CoV-2”. Clinical features. The most common …

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COVID-19 Vaccination Programme

WEBAs the vast majority of the public had past COVID-19 infection, the arrangements for initial vaccination will be simplified starting from 19 August 2024, while …

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Major Health Indicators in 2022 and 2023

WEBMajor Health Indicator 2022 2023# Crude birth rate@ (No. of live births per 1000 population) 4.5 4.4 Crude death rate@ (No. of deaths per 1000 population) 8.4 7.5 Age …

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Centre for Health Protection

WEBThe Scientific Committee on Vaccine Preventable Diseases is set up to provide science-based advice on vaccine use at the population level. 1. To advise the Controller, CHP on …

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Non-Communicable Diseases Watch

WEBNon-Communicable Diseases Watch is an on-line publication relating to non-communicable diseases (NCD) published by the Centre for Health Protection. The publication is …

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Non Communicable Diseases Watch

WEBNon-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are major causes of ill-health, disability and deaths. At a global level, NCDs kill 41 million people, equivalent …

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Seasonal Influenza Vaccination

WEBInfluenza is an acute illness of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses. Seasonal Influenza Vaccination (SIV) is one of the effective means in …

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Centre for Health Protection

WEBPopulation Health Survey 2020. 15 July 2024. (1) Introduction. To understand the health status as well as the health-related behaviours and practices of the general …

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Message from the Director of Health

WEBWelcome to the website of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health. The setting up of CHP in June 2004 contributed to the development of the …

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Physical Activity

WEBPhysical Activity. 12 January 2023. Introduction. Regular physical activity improves cardio-pulmonary function and reduces the risk of developing many chronic diseases. It helps …

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Death Rates by Leading Causes of Death, 2001

WEB(Number of Deaths per 100000 Population)Classification of diseases and causes of death is based on the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health …

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Obesity: A Weighty Health Issue

WEBIn fact, the world prevalence of obesity among adults nearly tripled over the past 40 years. In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 39% of adults aged 18 …

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The Food Pyramid – A Guide to a Balanced Diet

WEBThe Healthy Eating Food Pyramid Balanced diet is a key to stay healthy. Follow the "Healthy Eating Food Pyramid" guide as you pick your food. Grains should be taken as …

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Centre for Health Protection

WEBIntroduction The impact of air pollution on human health has been widely recognized. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)'s publication on Global …

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