Bangkok expo offers keys to beating cancer, Alzheimer’s
Rising awareness of how lifestyle can lower the risk of diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s is driving the current trend for health and wellness, said experts at a Bangkok expo on Thursday.
The “Health & Wealth Expo 2023” presented by Nation Group is showcasing the latest information, products and services at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre until Sunday.
On Thursday, Nathporn Boonbuppa, CEO of test-and-diagnosis specialists MP Group (Thailand), said people are increasingly concerned about diseases, especially various types of cancer.
Speaking at the “Health Trends in 2024” seminar, she said modern lifestyles characterised by stress, improper eating and lack of sleep were driving a new public focus on healthier living.
The resulting consumer demand would be met by new health products and services in the coming year, she said.
Nathporn cited the success of genetic screening in pinpointing individuals’ risk of developing conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, stroke or even stress. This technique enables doctors to spot potential health issues early and offer preventive treatment, she added.
She also advised people not to overlook their health concerns amid today’s fast-paced lifestyle, urging them to see a doctor if they suspected cancer or other severe diseases.
“Life is precious and people should not ignore their health,” she said.
Athiwat Noiprasit, assistant managing director at Principal Healthcare, said concern about cancer is high because the public is aware that the disease can strike at any age.
He agreed that genetic screening was a good way of identifying cancer risks and aiding doctors in their treatment decisions.
The key to lowering risk of illness was maintaining a healthy lifestyle but also getting an early diagnosis for prevention, he said.
“Being free from disease is the best scenario.”
Experts at the expo are also focusing on other lifestyle-related diseases.
Pichet Rungsirisaengrat, a urologist at Bangkok’s Masterpiece Hospital, said urinary incontinence can be a socially-crippling problem, especially for working-age women.
“This condition can develop when people hold their pee during traffic jams or long meetings,” he said.
He said his hospital has introduced a special piece of equipment – an electromagnetic chair – to treat incontinence effectively.
He also advised people to check their physical and mental health periodically to ensure quality of life.
