Latest news and stories about chronic disease in Portugal for expats and residents.
More than 80% of primary healthcare patients aged 45 or older have at least one chronic disease and more than half have several, according to a study released today.
The age gap is more evident in severe limitations: 11.4% in those over 65, compared to 2.1% in younger people.
Problems. Carelessness and a sense of well-being are reasons cited by people who do not take their medication regularly, concludes a study on treatment adherence. Simplifying information is important, experts agree.
On this World Kidney Day, we speak with nephrologist Miguel Bigotte Vieira about the signs and risks of chronic kidney disease, which affects an increasing number of people, often without symptoms.
Did you know that about one third of the Portuguese population suffers from Chronic Venous Disease and that varicose veins, a visible manifestation of CVD, can affect up to 56% of men?
