Taichung City Boosts Chronic Disease Prevention Network, Increases Subsidies for Elderly Health Checks
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Taichung City's Health Bureau has expanded subsidies for elderly health checks, adding new screening items like glycated hemoglobin. The number of participants in these checks has grown significantly from 26,437 in 2021 to 40,851 in 2025. The city also launched a successful weight-loss program, 'Star Burn Project,' with a total prize of NT$1.2 million, attracting nearly 28,000 participants. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen highlighted the city's high health check utilization rate among the six major municipalities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the name of the health check provided by Taichung City for citizens aged 65 and above?
- A: The health check provided by Taichung City for citizens aged 65 and above is called "Senior Citizen Health Checks" (樂齡長青健康檢查).
- Q: How many people participated in Taichung City's "Star Burn Project" weight loss program, and what was the total weight loss?
- A: 27,786 people participated in the "Star Burn Project," with 8,094 successfully losing weight, for a total weight loss of 45,108 kilograms.