Ageing Population
Singapore’s population is ageing rapidly, by 2030, around one in four citizens, or 23.8 per cent, will be aged 65 and above1. The increase in chronic diseases may pose challenges to Singaporeans in terms of their health, emotions, and financial stability. To address this challenges, Ministry of Health (MOH) has initiated a new long-term programme, Healthier SG (HSG), which aim to empower all Singaporeans to take charge of their health, achieve healthy longevity and redefined ageing as a positive force2.
Managing For A Lifetime, Not Just A Moment
According to the World Health Organization, by 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over. At this time the share of the population aged 60 years and over will increase from 1 billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion. By 2050, 80% of older people will be living in low- and middle-income countries. The pace of population aging is much faster than in the past. What is happening in Singapore applies to the entire globe. Aging has surpassed cancer and became the biggest challenge in human’s life 1.
A longer lifespan presents opportunities not only for the elderly and their families, but also for society. With more years comes the possibility of pursuing new ventures like higher education, a new profession, or rediscovering an old hobby. Older people make numerous contributions to their families and communities. However, the degree of these opportunities and contributions relies largely on one critical factor: good health.
Untreated or poorly managed chronic diseases can lead to life-threatening complications especially for elderly populations, which may result in the need for costly treatments and hospitalization. However, with early detection and good monitoring and management of these chronic conditions, complications can be avoided or delayed. Patients are encouraged to have a regular family doctor and actively manage their conditions through regular monitoring, and lifestyle changes 2 .
Reference:
1https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ageing-and-health#:~:text=By%202030%2C%201%20in%206,will%20double%20(2.1%20billion).
2https://www.moh.gov.sg/hpp/all-healthcare-professionals/guidelines/GuidelineDetails/medisave-for-chronic-disease-management-program-and-vaccinations
Key Features of Healthier SG
- Mobilize our network of family doctors to deliver preventive care for residents
- Develop health plans that include lifestyle adjustments, regular health screening and appropriate vaccinations
- Activate community partners to support residents in leading healthier lifestyles
- Launch a national enrolment programme for residents to commit to seeing one family doctor and adopt a health plan; and
- Set up necessary enablers such as IT, manpower development plan and financing policy to make Healthier SG work
(Source: MOH website)
Managing For A Lifetime, Not Just A Moment
According to the World Health Organization, by 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over. At this time the share of the population aged 60 years and over will increase from 1 billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion. By 2050, 80% of older people will be living in low- and middle-income countries. The pace of population aging is much faster than in the past. What is happening in Singapore applies to the entire globe. Aging has surpassed cancer and became the biggest challenge in human’s life 1.
A longer lifespan presents opportunities not only for the elderly and their families, but also for society. With more years comes the possibility of pursuing new ventures like higher education, a new profession, or rediscovering an old hobby. Older people make numerous contributions to their families and communities. However, the degree of these opportunities and contributions relies largely on one critical factor: good health.
Untreated or poorly managed chronic diseases can lead to life-threatening complications especially for elderly populations, which may result in the need for costly treatments and hospitalization. However, with early detection and good monitoring and management of these chronic conditions, complications can be avoided or delayed. Patients are encouraged to have a regular family doctor and actively manage their conditions through regular monitoring, and lifestyle changes 2 .
Reference:
1https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ageing-and-health#:~:text=By%202030%2C%201%20in%206,will%20double%20(2.1%20billion).
2https://www.moh.gov.sg/hpp/all-healthcare-professionals/guidelines/GuidelineDetails/medisave-for-chronic-disease-management-program-and-vaccinations
Managing For A Lifetime, Not Just A Moment
According to the World Health Organization, by 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over. At this time the share of the population aged 60 years and over will increase from 1 billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion. By 2050, 80% of older people will be living in low- and middle-income countries. The pace of population aging is much faster than in the past. What is happening in Singapore applies to the entire globe. Aging has surpassed cancer and became the biggest challenge in human’s life 1.
A longer lifespan presents opportunities not only for the elderly and their families, but also for society. With more years comes the possibility of pursuing new ventures like higher education, a new profession, or rediscovering an old hobby. Older people make numerous contributions to their families and communities. However, the degree of these opportunities and contributions relies largely on one critical factor: good health.
Untreated or poorly managed chronic diseases can lead to life-threatening complications especially for elderly populations, which may result in the need for costly treatments and hospitalization. However, with early detection and good monitoring and management of these chronic conditions, complications can be avoided or delayed. Patients are encouraged to have a regular family doctor and actively manage their conditions through regular monitoring, and lifestyle changes 2 .
Reference:
1https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ageing-and-health#:~:text=By%202030%2C%201%20in%206,will%20double%20(2.1%20billion).
2https://www.moh.gov.sg/hpp/all-healthcare-professionals/guidelines/GuidelineDetails/medisave-for-chronic-disease-management-program-and-vaccinations
SG Diagnostics’ Role in Healthier SG Programme
- Provide affordable and accessible point-of-care testing to facilitate and improve aging-related primary care management.
- SG Diagnostics offers products suitable for chronic disease management in point-of-care settings.
- Working with distributors and healthcare providers all over the world (B2B & B2G) to support decentralized healthcare.
Managing For A Lifetime, Not Just A Moment
According to the World Health Organization, by 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over. At this time the share of the population aged 60 years and over will increase from 1 billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion. By 2050, 80% of older people will be living in low- and middle-income countries. The pace of population aging is much faster than in the past. What is happening in Singapore applies to the entire globe. Aging has surpassed cancer and became the biggest challenge in human’s life 1.
A longer lifespan presents opportunities not only for the elderly and their families, but also for society. With more years comes the possibility of pursuing new ventures like higher education, a new profession, or rediscovering an old hobby. Older people make numerous contributions to their families and communities. However, the degree of these opportunities and contributions relies largely on one critical factor: good health.
Untreated or poorly managed chronic diseases can lead to life-threatening complications especially for elderly populations, which may result in the need for costly treatments and hospitalization. However, with early detection and good monitoring and management of these chronic conditions, complications can be avoided or delayed. Patients are encouraged to have a regular family doctor and actively manage their conditions through regular monitoring, and lifestyle changes 2 .
Reference:
1https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ageing-and-health#:~:text=By%202030%2C%201%20in%206,will%20double%20(2.1%20billion).
2https://www.moh.gov.sg/hpp/all-healthcare-professionals/guidelines/GuidelineDetails/medisave-for-chronic-disease-management-program-and-vaccinations
We are constantly striving to make the quality of life BETTER
With good health, Singaporeans can more readily pursue their aspirations, contribute meaningfully at the workplace or in the community, and remain well connected with their loved ones.
Managing For A Lifetime, Not Just A Moment
According to the World Health Organization, by 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over. At this time the share of the population aged 60 years and over will increase from 1 billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion. By 2050, 80% of older people will be living in low- and middle-income countries. The pace of population aging is much faster than in the past. What is happening in Singapore applies to the entire globe. Aging has surpassed cancer and became the biggest challenge in human’s life 1.
A longer lifespan presents opportunities not only for the elderly and their families, but also for society. With more years comes the possibility of pursuing new ventures like higher education, a new profession, or rediscovering an old hobby. Older people make numerous contributions to their families and communities. However, the degree of these opportunities and contributions relies largely on one critical factor: good health.
Untreated or poorly managed chronic diseases can lead to life-threatening complications especially for elderly populations, which may result in the need for costly treatments and hospitalization. However, with early detection and good monitoring and management of these chronic conditions, complications can be avoided or delayed. Patients are encouraged to have a regular family doctor and actively manage their conditions through regular monitoring, and lifestyle changes 2 .
Reference:
1https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ageing-and-health#:~:text=By%202030%2C%201%20in%206,will%20double%20(2.1%20billion).
2https://www.moh.gov.sg/hpp/all-healthcare-professionals/guidelines/GuidelineDetails/medisave-for-chronic-disease-management-program-and-vaccinations
