Background
Large disease burden caused by heart failure among the elderly population in Hong Kong.
In Hong Kong, local hospital reported that more than 90% of patients admitted for heart failure are aged 60 years or above. Being able to identify heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases at an early stage will benefit the elderly population.
While the number of individuals aged 65 years or above is expected to increase to 2.6 million by 2040, this indicate that the disease burden caused by heart failure can be reduced if appropriate intervention is provided.
Corporate social responsibility is a win-win for all
Beneficiaries
More than 40 DECCs and NECs from 18 districts in Hong Kong participated in our project.
Seminars
All adults aged above 60 years old that attended DECCs and NECs
Heart Check-ups
More than 200 adults aged above 60 years old that attended DECCs and NECs
Provided Services
Heart failure seminars
(on-site and online)
Cardiogeriatric exams
– Cardiac ultrasound
– Electrocardiography
– 6-minute walk test
– Frailty assesments
Let’s make changes happen
Results
5% of our participants were identified with cardiovascular issues that require follow-up.
Distribution and location of involved DECCs and NECs
And create a better tomorrow, today
Future Steps
More elderly population will be included in our project.
Current Project
Around 500 Elders from the DECCs and NECs signed up for our free heart checks at PWH.
Extension
A new project based on this completed project will launch in 2024.
Express Heart Check 