What is it about?
Chiropractic professionals are in an advantageous position to support a prevention-focused strategy by identifying musculoskeletal problems early, reducing risks, and promoting healthy lifestyles. This article examines how the involvement of chiropractors in public health programs could improve population health in Hong Kong and boost primary care. The inclusion of chiropractors in district health centers and other initiatives would offer safer and more cost-effective choices for treating functional problems and chronic pain.
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Why is it important?
Hong Kong's healthcare system is moving toward preventive and primary care to address the complicated demands of the aging population.
Perspectives
Chiropractors should be involved in policymakers' attempts to create a sustainable healthcare system that meets Hong Kong's long-term healthcare requirements.
Dr Eric Chun-Pu Chu
New York Medical Group
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This page is a summary of: Prevention-Focused Care: The Potential Role of Chiropractors in Hong Kong’s Primary Healthcare Transformation, Cureus, March 2023, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.36950.
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