Wang Ying-Wei
PhD, MD, Director General, Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan, ROC.
Hu Li Za Zhi. 2018 Oct;65(5):5-12. doi: 10.6224/JN.201810_65(5).02.
Health promotion was defined at the first International Conference on Health Promotion held by the World Health Organization in 1986 as a process that enables the public to improve their health. Moreover, the United Nations High-Level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases in 2011 highlighted that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 63% of deaths worldwide, with major NCD-related risk behaviors including tobacco use, physical inactivity, the harmful use of alcohol, and unhealthy diet. In 2013, the WHO announced the Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs 2013-2020, with the United Nations listing NCDs prevention and control as a major topic for nations in Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Health). Both Taiwan and the world face the dual threats of population aging and NCDs, adding to the importance of health promotion and NCDs prevention and control. This article first introduces the relevant global health trends and the corresponding status of Taiwan and then examines the major NCDs prevention and health promotion policies in Taiwan. In creating a health-supportive environment for all people and enhancing health literacy and empowerment among the general public, we hope to ensure that every individual, family, and city joins the ongoing effort in Taiwan to enable all individuals to make the best, informed decisions for their health.
1986年，世界卫生组织举办的首届国际健康促进大会将健康促进定义为一个使公众能够改善自身健康的过程。此外，2011年联合国非传染性疾病预防和控制问题高级别会议强调，非传染性疾病占全球死亡人数的63%，与非传染性疾病相关的主要风险行为包括吸烟、缺乏身体活动、有害使用酒精和不健康饮食。2013年，世界卫生组织公布了《2013-2020年非传染性疾病预防和控制全球行动计划》，联合国将非传染性疾病的预防和控制列为可持续发展目标3（健康）中各国的一个主要议题。台湾地区和全球都面临着人口老龄化和非传染性疾病的双重威胁，这凸显了健康促进和非传染性疾病预防控制的重要性。本文首先介绍相关的全球健康趋势以及台湾地区的相应状况，然后审视台湾地区主要的非传染性疾病预防和健康促进政策。在为所有人营造有利于健康的环境并提高公众的健康素养和能力方面，我们希望确保每个个人、家庭和城市都能参与台湾地区正在进行的努力，使所有人都能为自身健康做出最佳的明智决策。
