摘要
In the 21st century medicine is characterized by population problem, the great impact of computer and information technology, the contribution of genetics development to disease prevention and treatment, and the reform of health care system. By 2025, there will be 274 million people over 60 years old and cancer may be the primary killer as well in China. The incidences of cancers of the lung, intestine, and breast are on the rise; the incidence of cervical cancer is decreasing in developed countries while increasing in developing ones.
In the 21st century medicine is characterized by population problem, the great impact of computer and information technology, the contribution of genetics development to disease prevention and treatment, and the reform of health care system. By 2025, there will be 274 million people over 60 years old and cancer may be the primary killer as well in China. The incidences of cancers of the lung, intestine, and breast are on the rise; the incidence of cervical cancer is decreasing in developed countries while increasing in developing ones.
