T/GDYX 03-2019 Occupational Level Evaluation Standards for Chronic Disease Caregivers

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Main Technical Content: Part I: Occupational Level Evaluation Standards for Chronic Disease Care Specialists Chapter I: General Provisions **I. Occupational Prospects** To adapt to social and economic development, China has introduced the "Healthy China 2030 Plan" and the National Nutrition Plan, advocating for professional associations to conduct level evaluation work. The country needs to vigorously develop the health industry, which requires a large number of professional talents and many training institutions to train them. However, these trained professionals need to undergo level evaluation by third-party professional associations. To actively support the implementation of the new national occupational evaluation policies, the Guangdong Provincial Nutritionists Association decided to further develop the "Chronic Disease Care Specialist Occupational Level Evaluation" work on the basis of the "Guangdong Public Nutritionist Level Evaluation" initiative. Chronic diseases are a serious threat to the health of Chinese residents and have become a major public health issue affecting national economic and social development. National statistics show that there are currently more than 300 million chronic disease patients in China, and chronic diseases account for 86.6% of total deaths. To effectively prevent and control chronic diseases, China has increased investment and support for chronic disease management in recent years. In 2016, China's chronic disease expenditure reached approximately 3,244.1 billion yuan, accounting for about 70% of total health care costs. It is expected to reach 5.5 trillion yuan by 2020, with an annual growth rate of 15%. The high cost of medical care has become a burden for both the government and the public. To strengthen chronic disease prevention and control, reduce disease burden, and improve residents' healthy life expectancy, the State Council formulated the "Medium- and Long-Term Plan for Chronic Disease Prevention and Con

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