In Taiwan, the "three highs" (high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high blood lipids) are the leading threat to public health, contributing to approximately 62,000 deaths annually, or about 30% of all deaths. To comprehensively tackle this issue, the government has launched the 888 Program, aiming to promote early detection of the three highs and improve public health outcomes through appropriate health management and medical interventions. The program's main goal is to reduce the standardized mortality rate from chronic diseases linked to the three highs, cutting the rate by one-third by 2030.
Goals for 2030
■ Enroll 80% of patients affected by the three highs in Taiwan's care network by actively promoting health screenings and enhancing the integration and application of health screening data.
■ Provide personalized lifestyle consultations to 80% of patients in the care network to strengthen their ability to manage their own health, combining appropriate diet, exercise and medication regimens to reduce the health impact of the three highs.
■ Ensure that 80% of patients in the care network achieve stable control of their conditions and experience health improvements by integrating digital tools that help physicians assess the effectiveness of patient health management plans and adjust their care strategies when needed.