Author(s)

Xiao Wenchong, Zhou Sufang, Wu Wenyao, Liu Zili, Zhang Hongyan

Corresponding Author

Zhou Sufang

Abstract

Based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) concept of "preventive treatment," this study explores the principles and strategies for health education for common gastrointestinal diseases in the community, aiming to improve the health literacy of the entire population. Through surveys, research, and literature review, we understand the prevalence of gastrointestinal diseases among community residents. Based on the TCM philosophy of "differentiation of syndromes" and "preventive treatment, " we propose the main causes of common gastrointestinal diseases in the community, such as unscientific dietary habits, unstable emotional states, imbalanced exogenous pathogenic factors, dysfunctional viscera, and inadequate health education. Therefore, the following six aspects need to be done: Strengthen publicity and popularization to enhance prevention awareness; Strengthen syndrome differentiation and education to improve health care levels; Optimize lifestyles to improve health literacy; Strengthen emotional management to promote physical and mental well-being; Effectively utilize TCM rehabilitation to highlight its simplicity, affordability, and effectiveness; and Effectively utilize artificial intelligence to achieve intelligent health.

Keywords

preventive treatment; community health education; gastrointestinal diseases; health promotion actions