Community Factors in Non-Communicable Diseases
Author Information
Author(s): DeLouize Alicia, Kowal Paul, Naidoo Nirmala, Chhim Srean, Sopheab Heng, Snodgrass Josh, Chin Savuth
Hypothesis
The research aims to identify neighborhood/community level associations with non-communicable diseases that are often attributed to individual lifestyle factors.
Conclusion
The study found that a significant portion of the variance in non-communicable diseases is attributed to community-level factors rather than just individual lifestyle choices.
Supporting Evidence
- Non-communicable diseases are the leading causes of death globally.
- The study identified that community-level factors significantly influence the rates of non-communicable diseases.
Takeaway
This study shows that where you live can affect your health, not just what you do individually.
Methodology
The World Health Survey Plus (WHS+) was conducted in Cambodia, collecting biomarker and survey data, and using multi-level models to analyze the data.
Participant Demographics
Participants were from 98 regions and 276 communities in Cambodia.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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