Analysis of spatio-temporal variations in stroke incidence and case-fatality in Hong Kong.

Stroke incidence and mortality trends in Hong Kong: implications for public health education efforts and health resource utilisation.

3. Although the incidence of stroke has declined, the continually ageing population, the static incidence of recurrent stroke, and the decline in case fatality will result in an increase in the absolute number of people with stroke, particularly among the elderly. Hence, declining incidence may not necessarily translate into a reduced demand for rehabilitation and long-term Stroke incidence and...

Assessment of spatio-temporal variations of surface water quality and prioritization of pollution Sources (case Study: Talar Watershed, Mazandaran province)

The Contribution of Ageing to Hospitalisation Days in Hong Kong: A Decomposition Analysis

Background Ageing has become a serious challenge in Hong Kong and globally. It has serious implications for health expenditure, which accounts for nearly 20% of overall government expenditure. Here we assess the contribution of ageing and related factors to hospitalisation days in Hong Kong. We used hospital discharge data from all publicly funded hospitals in Hong Kong between 2001 and 2012.  ...

Trends in ischaemic heart disease hospitalisation and case fatality in the Hong Kong Chinese population 2000–2009: a secondary analysis

OBJECTIVES This study examines the recent trends in ischaemic heart disease (IHD) incidence and case fatality in Hong Kong and explores the possible risk factors. DESIGN Retrospective observational study. SETTING All public hospitals in Hong Kong. OUTCOME MEASURES Incidence rate was defined as the number of IHD inpatient episodes divided by the size of the corresponding population. Short-...

Heritage Conservationin Hong kong (Policy and Planning Context Review)

Since the enactment of the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance in 1971 and the establishment of Antiquities and Monuments Office in 1976, the Hong Kong Government has set up several institutions with particular ordinances and schemes for Heritage Conservation. With the set-up of government initiatives, yet the protection of physical and cultural heritage is still limited due to the ambiguity of...