What is Chronic Illness?
- Long-term illness
- 1,375,200 people with Chronic Illness in Hong Kong (16.7% of total population)
(Hong Kong Monthly Digest of Statistics, 2015) - At least 6 months medical treatment, consultation or medication
(Hong Kong Monthly Digest of Statistics, 2015) - Common Types of Chronic Illness in Hong Kong:
- Hypertension
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Heart Diseases
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Cataract
Possible support for students with Chronic Illness
Learning support
- Permission to leave the room for medical self-care in classes and examinations
- Special consideration for the attendance of class
- Special seating arrangement in classes and examinations
Tips for peers
- Help them to take notes if they cannot attend the class
- Eat healthy when having gathering with them
- Avoid strenuous exercise
