Prevalence of non-communicable disease risk factors and their association with economic status: findings from the 2021 health behaviour of population survey in Thailand
Unhealthy dietary patterns and overweight/obesity were the most prevalent NCD risk factors. Smoking was the least prevalent. Tailored, evidence-based interventions targeting specific economic groups are needed to effectively reduce NCD risk factors and promote health equity.
Authors
- Kanarit Apiwan
- Warintorn Bunyanukul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3217-8387)
- Monsicha Sittisombut (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6575-1110)
- Detphop Tanasanchonnakul
- Polathep Vichitkunakorn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2309-5308)
Institutions
- Prince of Songkla University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Global Health Action
- Published
- 2025-05-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2025.2485689
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 11.05