Prevalence of Noncommunicable Diseases and Social Determinants of Health in Thailand: Insights from Public Datasets


Peatiphat Bhoothookngoen & Nattapong Sanchan

    Abstract:

    This review delved into publicly available datasets to scrutinise Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Social Determinants of Health (SDHs) in Thailand from 2013 to 2021. The causality between NCDs and SDHs lies in how socioeconomic factors, environmental conditions, and access to healthcare significantly influence the distribution of NCDs risk factors and health outcomes, exacerbating health disparities and shaping individual behaviors that contribute to NCD development. NCDs prevalence studied include cancer (CA), coronary artery disease (CAD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HTN), and stroke. SDHs data encompassed household income, expenses, loans, education, smokers, alcohol consumers, and particulate matter 2.5 levels. Descriptive analysis was employed to scrutinize publicly available datasets. Findings revealed significant increase in household incomes, loans, and PM2.5 concentrations, posing environmental risks. NCDs prevalence rates, including DM, HTN, Stroke, CAD, CA, and COPD, exhibited upward trends. Provincial disparities in NCD prevalence underscored the necessity for targeted interventions. Future research may focus on longitudinal trends in SDHs. To mitigate escalating NCDs prevalence, comprehensive health promotion programs are imperative, emphasizing risk factor awareness, lifestyle changes, and enhanced access to preventive healthcare services. Investigating provincial disparities and socioeconomic factors impacting health outcomes is vital for policy formulation.

    Keywords: Noncommunicable diseases, Social determinants of health, Public datasets, Prevalence, Descriptive analysis

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    @article{2024_Bhoothookngoen_Sanchan, 
              place={Bangkok, Thailand}, 
              title={Prevalence of Noncommunicable Diseases and Social Determinants of Health in Thailand: Insights from Public Datasets}, 
              volume={54}, 
              url={https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jph/article/view/265247}, 
              number={2}, 
              journal={Thai Journal of Public Health}, 
              author={Bhoothookngoen, Peatiphat and Sanchan , Nattapong}, 
              year={2024}, 
              month={August}, 
              pages={918-936}}
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    Bhoothookngoen, P., & Sanchan, N. (2024). Prevalence of Noncommunicable Diseases and Social Determinants of Health in Thailand: Insights from Public Datasets. Thai Journal of Public Health, 54(2), 918 - 936.