Chronic Diseases and Body Dysmorphic Disorder on the Agenda in Vietnam
While the share of heart, kidney, and metabolic diseases in Vietnam's healthcare system is a major source of concern, the psychological issues underlying the constant desire for cosmetic procedures are being examined.
As non-communicable diseases causing more than 40% of deaths strain Vietnam's healthcare system, experts emphasize that chronic conditions must be addressed with a holistic approach. At the same time, attention is drawn to the danger of Body Dysmorphic Disorder behind the excessive desire for aesthetics.
Food Safety and Health Burden
The Ministry of Health requested the launch of an urgent investigation into the source of raw materials, the collection of test samples, and the meticulous handling of food safety violations.
Increase in Non-Communicable Diseases
The disease pattern in Vietnam is shifting from communicable diseases to non-communicable diseases, accounting for approximately 78% of the total disease burden.
Mortality Rates and Organ Damage
Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and kidney diseases are associated with more than 40% of deaths, with factors such as stroke, ischemic heart disease, and diabetes holding a major share in fatalities.
CKM Syndrome and Its Stages
The cardiovascular-renal-metabolic syndrome concept introduced by the American Heart Association in 2023 examines risk factors across five stages, ranging from the absence of risk factors to clinical manifestation.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Observed in individuals who are dissatisfied with their appearance despite frequent plastic surgery, this condition is a mental health issue that causes patients to be excessively preoccupied with minor or invisible flaws.
Limits of Cosmetic Surgeries
Dr. Phan Ngoc Huy from the Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital states that cosmetic operations have a limited effect in resolving this psychological issue.