Free medical examinations and medication provided to the public.

In response to the "Month of Action for Vietnamese Elderly People" in 2026, this morning, the Quang Ngai Provincial Center for Disease Control organized a program to provide free screening and medication to more than 250 people in Ba Xa commune, Quang Ngai province.

Free medical examinations and medication provided to the public.

Diabetes and hypertension are considered two of the most common and dangerous chronic diseases in older adults. The risk of developing hypertension and diabetes increases with age. This is because the aging process reduces the elasticity of blood vessel walls, affecting the body's ability to regulate blood pressure.

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Screening is a lifeline that helps block these threats. Through steps such as measuring blood pressure and quickly testing capillary blood glucose, healthcare professionals can classify individuals to determine whether they have hypertension or are at risk of developing prediabetes or diabetes.

Through combined activities that enhance communication and provide advice to the public on risk factors for non-communicable diseases, early detection and timely intervention contribute to reducing incidence and complications, aiming for "early and proactive disease prevention" in the community.

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