Religious affiliation and disparities in risk of non-communicable diseases and health behaviours: Findings from the fourth Thai National Health Examination Survey

Abstract Background Studies on the impact of patients with multimorbidity in the absence of work indicate that the number and type of chronic diseases may increase absenteeism and that the risk of absence from work is higher in people with two or more chronic diseases. This study analyzed the association between multimorbidity and greater frequency and duration of work absence in the portuguese population between the ages of 25 and 65 during 2015. Methods This is an epidemiological, observational, cross-sectional study with an analytical component that has its source of information from the 1st National Health Examination Survey. The study analyzed univariate, bivariate and multivariate variables under study. A multivariate logistic regression model was constructed. Results The prevalence of absenteeism was 55,1%. Education showed an association with absence of work (p = 0,0157), as well as professional activity (p = 0,0086). It wasn't possible to verify association between the presence of chronic diseases (p = 0,9358) or the presence of multimorbidity (p = 0,4309) with absence of work. The prevalence of multimorbidity was 31,8%. There was association between age (p < 0,0001), education (p < 0,001) and yield (p = 0,0009) and multimorbidity. There is no increase in the number of days of absence from work due to the increase in the number of chronic diseases. In the optimized logistic regression model the only variables that demonstrated association with the variable labor absence were age (p = 0,0391) and education (0,0089). Conclusions The scientific evidence generated will contribute to the current discussion on the need for the health and social security system to develop policies to patients with multimorbidity. Key messages The prevalence of absenteeism and multimorbidity in Portugal was respectively 55,1% and 31,8%. In the optimized model age and education demonstrated association with the variable labor absence.

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Serum C3 epimer of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and its determinants in adults: a national health examination survey in Thais

Osteoporosis International ◽

10.1007/s00198-015-3125-y ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 26 (9) ◽

pp. 2339-2344 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

L. Chailurkit ◽

W. Aekplakorn ◽

B. Ongphiphadhanakul

Keyword(s):

National Health ◽

Health Examination ◽

Hydroxyvitamin D ◽

Health Examination Survey ◽

25 Hydroxyvitamin D

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Associations of common chronic non-communicable diseases and medical conditions with sleep-related problems in a population-based health examination study

Sleep Science ◽

10.1016/j.slsci.2016.11.003 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 249-254 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Syaron Basnet ◽

Ilona Merikanto ◽

Tuuli Lahti ◽

Satu Männistö ◽

Tiina Laatikainen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Population Based ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Health Examination ◽

Medical Conditions ◽

Non Communicable Diseases

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Attributes of the radiographic standard of reference for the National Health Examination Survey

American Journal of Physical Anthropology ◽

10.1002/ajpa.1330350306 ◽

1971 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 331-337 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

S. Idell Pyle ◽

Alice M. Waterhouse ◽

William Walter Greulich

Keyword(s):

National Health ◽

Health Examination ◽

Health Examination Survey

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Metabolic syndrome in Thai adolescents and associated factors: the Thai National Health Examination Survey V (NHES V)

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-10728-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sirinapa Siwarom ◽

Wichai Aekplakorn ◽

Kwanchai Pirojsakul ◽

Witchuri Paksi ◽

Pattapong Kessomboon ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

National Health ◽

Screen Time ◽

International Diabetes Federation ◽

Health Examination ◽

Time Frequency ◽

Screen Media ◽

Thai Adolescents ◽

Health Examination Survey

Abstract Background Presence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in early life may influence cardiovascular outcome later in adulthood. There is limited data regarding MetS among Thai adolescents. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of MetS and related factors in Thai adolescents. Methods Data on MetS components of 1934 Thai adolescents aged 10–16 years were obtained from the 5th National Health Examination Survey. Age at first screen time exposure, duration of screen time, frequency of food intake and physical activities were collected from interviews. MetS was defined according to 3 definitions: International Diabetes Federation (IDF), Cook’s, and de Ferranti’s. Results The prevalence of MetS was 4.1% by IDF, 8.0% by Cook’s, and 16.8% by de Ferranti’s definition. The overall prevalence was higher in male (19.0%) than female adolescents (15.3%). The most common MetS components composition among Thai adolescents was high waist circumference with high serum triglyceride and low HDL-cholesterol (40.0% for IDF, 22.6% for Cook’s and 43.5% for de Ferranti’s definition). Exposure to screen media during the first 2 years of life had a 1.3- fold increased odds of MetS by 1 out of 3 definitions (OR 1.30, 95% CI. 1.01–1.68). Duration of physical activity associated with decreased odds of MetS by Cook’s definition (OR 0.96, 95% CI. 0.92–0.99). Conclusions The prevalence of MetS among Thai adolescents was higher than previously reported by other studies. Screen media exposure during the first 2 years of life should be discouraged and measures to promote physical activity among children and adolescents should be strengthen.

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Socioeconomic inequalities and non-communicable diseases in Serbia: National health survey

Vojnosanitetski pregled ◽

10.2298/vsp160329017r ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 75 (9) ◽

pp. 926-934

Author(s):

Svetlana Radevic ◽

Snezana Radovanovic ◽

Nela Djonovic ◽

Ivana Simic-Vukomanovic ◽

Natasa Mihailovic ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

National Health ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Wealth Index ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Socioeconomic Inequalities ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Non Communicable Diseases

Background/Aim. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major public health challenge worldwide. Although they are preventable, NCDs are the major global causes of morbidity and mortality, absenteeism, disability and premature death. The aim of this study was to examine socioeconomic inequalities in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases in Serbia. Methods. Data from the 2013 National Health Survey of the population of Serbia was used in this study. There were 13,765 adults interviewed, aged ? 20 years. We used multivariate logistic regression analyses with demographic and socioeconomic determinants of health as independent variables and prevalence of non-communicable diseases as a dependent variable. The minimum level of significance was p < 0.05. Results. Hypertension was the most prevalent NCDs (36.1%). The prevalence of multimorbidity was 47.1%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that gender, age, place of residence, employment status and education were associated with the presence of NCDs. The odds ratio (OR) for age was 1.074 [95% confidence interval (CI) : 1.070?1.077). Women were at a higher risk of NCDs by 58.9% when compared to men (OR = 1.589; 95% 95% CI : 1.467?1.726). Respondents who lived in the rural areas were at a higher risk for NCDs by 14.1% compared to those who lived in urban areas (OR = 1.141; 95% CI : 1.047? 1.244). Odds ratio for unemployment was 1.227 (95% CI: 1.118?1.346). Respondents with primary education were at a higher risk for chronic diseases by 47.1% (OR = 1.471; 95% CI : 1.281?1.687) while those with secondary school were at a higher risk by 27.7% (OR = 1.277; 95% CI : 1.142?1.428) compared to respondents who had higher education. When it comes to Wealth Index, univariate logistic regression analysis showed that respondents who belonged to the poor and middle classes were at a higher risk for NCDs (OR = 2.031; 95% CI : 1.819?2.267; OR = 1.473; 95% CI : 1.343? 1.615) compared to respondents who belonged to the rich class. Multivariate logistic regression analysis did not show statistically significant correlations between the Wealth index and NCDs. Conclusion. Socioeconomic inequalities in health status are the major challenge and should be a target of national health policy in Serbia, not only because they represent social injustice but also because solving the health problems of underprivileged groups of the population can influence improvement of health status of the population as a whole.

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