The document discusses the history and development of chocolate over centuries. It details how chocolate originated from cacao beans used by the Olmecs and Mayans as currency and medicine. Later, the Aztecs and Europeans discovered chocolate and it became popularized as a drink among European nobility in the 16th century before mass production made it accessible to common people.
Taiwan has achieved universal health coverage with a service coverage index of 85, on par with other high coverage countries like Canada, South Korea, and Japan. Key health indicators for Taiwan include a 97.7% antenatal care coverage rate, 70% tuberculosis treatment effectiveness, and 97.8% coverage for childhood immunizations. Taiwan also has strong programs for non-communicable diseases like diabetes, with quality targets met by over 90% of patients and extensive primary and secondary prevention programs for cancer.
The document discusses challenges to oral function with aging, including mastication and swallowing difficulties (referred to as the "Silver Tsunami"). It covers topics like the importance of oral health, causes of impaired jaw function, the impact of issues like oral pain and tooth loss, and approaches to assessment and management. Key points include the links between dental and systemic health, changes to the masticatory system with age, and the biopsychosocial factors that must be considered in assessing and treating oral function problems.
