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Modern medicine in Taiwan (II)
1Department of Anatomy and Chinese Herbal Museum, China Medical College, Taizhong, Taiwan.
Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi (Beijing, China : 1980)
|October 20, 2001
Summary
Taiwan
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Demographics
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Taiwan's population increased significantly from 3 million in 1906 to 21.5 million by 1996.
- The healthcare system expanded to support this growth, with over 120,000 health professionals serving the population.
- Mortality causes shifted dramatically over the 20th century.
Purpose:
- To analyze the demographic changes and evolving causes of mortality in Taiwan throughout the 20th century.
- To highlight the impact of public health interventions and healthcare system development on population health outcomes.
Summary:
- Population growth in Taiwan accelerated, with a substantial increase in healthcare professionals to meet demand.
- Mortality patterns transformed from infectious diseases to chronic non-communicable diseases like cancer and heart disease.
- Eradication of diseases like malaria signifies successful public health initiatives.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the profound epidemiological transition experienced by Taiwan.
- Provides insights into the effectiveness of public health policies in managing population health challenges.
- Offers a historical perspective on Taiwan's healthcare system development and its response to changing disease burdens.