Category Archive For "Health"
Obesity in Hong Kong reaches 50% of the population
According to a survey of more than 12,000 people, half of the people living in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong are overweight or obese. Figures relate to those over the age of 15 years old, which is representative of some 6.5 million people. We all know that keeping a healthy weight is important, but …
Does Hong Kong have an efficient healthcare system?
If you are an expat moving to Hong Kong, you will eventually need to visit a doctor in the city-state. If and when you do need to see a doctor, there is certainly no shortage of choices. You have public and private hospitals spread throughout the city, clinics on nearly every corner, and not to …
4 reasons why it’s important to take paid time off during the pandemic
What were your plans for this summer? Perhaps you had booked a resort stay in the South of France, a flight to attend your best friend’s wedding in Hua Hin, or a romantic 5-star getaway with your significant other. Even as lockdowns in various parts of the world begin to ease, most people have had …
All you need to know about COVID-19 testing in Hong Kong
When the world descended into a COVID-19 lockdown, it was largely business as usual in Hong Kong. The city-state has been touted as an exemplary case in its handling of the global pandemic, but fears of a third wave of this deadly virus are now rampant. Given this alarming turn in direction, Hong Kongers should …
Spike in telemedicine demand in Hong Kong in the wake of coronavirus
Telehealth services allow patients to be seen and diagnosed remotely by doctors via electronic communication, such as video conferencing or chats. Telemedicine has already caught on in the United States and some European and now, in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, patients in Hong Kong turn to telemedicine solutions to reduce social contact …
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