Uraiwan Kanungsukkasem

Dados Biográficos

ID1726288
NOMEUraiwan Kanungsukkasem
PRENOMESUraiwan
SOBRENOMEKanungsukkasem
ASSINATURAKANUNGSUKKASEM U
AFILIAÇÕESKanchanaburi Rajabhat University
VERIFICADONão
TOTAL DE OBRAS9
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES18
TOTAL COMO AUTOR9
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO1996
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO2009
ÍNDICE H1

  • Clustering of chronic non-communicable disease risk factors among selected Asian populations

    Open AccessSayed M Ahmed, Syed Masud Ahmed et al.ARTICLEGlobal Health Action2009

    BACKGROUND: The major chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) operate through a cluster of common risk factors, whose presence or absence determines not only the occurrence and severity of the disease, but also informs treatment approaches. Primary prevention based on mitigation of these common risk factors through population-based programmes is the most cost-effective approach to contain the emerging epidemic of chronic NCDs. OBJECTIVES: This s…

  • Self-reported use of tobacco products in nine rural INDEPTH Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems in Asia

    Open AccessAli Ashraf, Mohammad Abdul Quaiyum et al.ARTICLEGlobal Health Action2009

    BACKGROUND: Tobacco use is the most preventable cause of premature death and disability. Even though tobacco use is common in many Asian countries, reliable and comparable data on the burden imposed by tobacco use in this region are sparse, and surveillance systems to track trends are in their infancy. OBJECTIVE: To assess and compare the prevalence of tobacco use and its associated factors in nine selected rural sites in five Asian countries. ME…

  • Prevalence of physical inactivity in nine rural INDEPTH Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems in five Asian countries

    Open AccessNawi Ng, Mohammad Hakimi et al.ARTICLEGlobal Health Action2009

    BACKGROUND: Physical inactivity leads to higher morbidity and mortality from chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as stroke and heart disease. In high income countries, studies have measured the population level of physical activity, but comparable data are lacking from most low and middle-income countries. OBJECTIVE: To assess the level of physical inactivity and its associated factors in selected rural sites in five Asian countries. ME…

  • Using the INDEPTH HDSS to build capacity for chronic non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance in low and middle-income countries

    Open AccessNawi Ng, Hoang Van Minh et al.ARTICLEGlobal Health Action2009

    BACKGROUND: Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and disability worldwide. More than 80% of chronic disease deaths occur in low-income and middle-income countries. Epidemiological data on the burden of chronic NCD and the risk factors which predict them are lacking in most low-income countries. The INDEPTH Network (http://www.indepth-network.org) which includes the Health and Demographic Surveill…

  • Social factors and overweight

    Open AccessAbdur Razzaque, Lutfun Nahar et al.ARTICLEGlobal Health Action2009

    BACKGROUND: Overweight/obesity increases the risk of morbidity and mortality from a number of chronic conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers. This study examined the distribution of body mass index (BMI) in nine Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) sites in five Asian countries and investigated the association between social factors and overweight. DATA AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was condu…

  • Fruit and vegetable consumption in rural adults population in INDEPTH HDSS sites in Asia

    Open AccessUraiwan Kanungsukkasem, Nawi Ng et al.ARTICLEGlobal Health Action2009

    BACKGROUND: Low fruit and vegetable consumption is among the top 10 risk factors contributing to mortality worldwide. WHO/FAO recommends intake of a minimum of 400 grams (or five servings) of fruits and vegetables per day for the prevention of chronic diseases such as heart diseases, cancer, diabetes, and obesity. OBJECTIVE: This paper examines the fruit and vegetable consumption patterns and the prevalence of inadequate fruit and vegetable consu…

  • Patterns of alcohol consumption in diverse rural populations in the Asian region

    Open AccessTran Huu Bich, Pham Thi Nga et al.ARTICLEGlobal Health Action2009

    BACKGROUND: Alcohol abuse, together with tobacco use, is a major determinant of health and social well-being, and is one of the most important of 26 risk factors comparatively assessed in low and middle income countries, surpassed only by high blood pressure and tobacco. OBJECTIVES: The alcohol consumption patterns and the associations between consumption of alcohol and socio-demographic and cultural factors have been investigated in nine rural H…

  • Blood pressure in adult rural INDEPTH population in Asia

    Open AccessHoang Van Minh, Kusol Soonthornthada et al.ARTICLEGlobal Health Action2009

    INTRODUCTION: High blood pressure (BP) is a well-known major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and is a leading contributor to cardiovascular mortality and morbidity worldwide. Reliable population-based BP data from low-middle income countries are sparse. OBJECTIVE: This paper reports BP distributions among adults in nine rural populations in five Asian countries and examines the association between high BP and associated risk factors, incl…

  • Origins and working conditions of female sex workers in urban Thailand

    Open AccessMaria J Wawer, Chai Podhisita et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine1996Citada por: 18Referências: 12

    This paper examines the social origins and working conditions of selected female commercial sex workers in Thailand. Quantitative data gathered from 678 commercial sex workers (CSWs) in low-price brothels, tea houses and other work sites in three urban centers were supplemented by focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. The commercial sex establishments were selected from lists provided by local health officials. Social factors associate…