Health Forum in Philippines Highlights Burden of Chronic Metabolic Diseases
What happened
ACCESS Health International convened a health forum in the Philippines, which received support from Boehringer Ingelheim. The forum addressed the prevalence of Cardio-Renal-Metabolic (CRM) diseases, which are interconnected illnesses affecting heart, kidney, and metabolic health in the country. Reports indicate that about one in five Filipinos aged 15 or older lives with at least one chronic condition, such as diabetes or chronic kidney disease.
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Why it matters
These chronic conditions place a substantial economic burden on the country's healthcare system and population. CKD alone was estimated to cost P593.7 billion in 2023, representing 41% of the Philippines' total healthcare expenditure. The conditions also cause productivity losses by affecting patients' ability to work.
A health forum is currently being held in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
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Who's involved
- ACCESS Health InternationalNonprofit organization that convened the health forum.
- PhilippinesGeopolitical state where the health forum was held.
- Boehringer IngelheimGerman pharmaceutical company that supported the health forum.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- PhilippinesSpeculative
The healthcare sector might face compounding strain due to the high costs associated with CRM diseases.
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The entities involved
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ACCESS Health International
nonprofit organization in New York, United States
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
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Boehringer Ingelheim
German pharmaceutical company