Strategic Framework
Background
Like other regions in the world, there are an increasing number of people in Hong Kong suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCD) which caused ill-health, disability and premature deaths. With an expanding and ageing population, the burden of NCD in Hong Kong is expected to increase further. Recognising that there will be significant health, social and economic impacts on our population if the problem of NCD is left uncontrolled, the Department of Health (DH) has developed a strategic framework on prevention and control of NCD in Hong Kong.
The strategic framework was drawn up based on discussions and inputs from experts of various disciplines, and has taken into account the World Health Organization's (WHO) guiding principles in disease prevention and health promotion as well as public health concepts and approaches of other places. The framework document entitled "Promoting Health in Hong Kong: A Strategic Framework for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases" was launched in October 2008. The document provides an account of overarching principles for the prevention and control of NCD. It also sets out the vision, goal and strategic directions to help shape an environment that is conducive to sustaining Hong Kong people's health and well-being.