Health lifestyles of six Zhiguo ethnic groups in China: a latent class analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Zhiguo ethnic groups, commonly known as "the directly-entering-socialism ethnic groups", represent Chinese ethnic minorities who have undergone a unique social development trajectory by transforming directly from primitive societies to the socialist stage. In recent decades, significant lifestyle transformations have occurred among Zhiguo ethnic groups. Understanding their health lifestyles can play a strategic role in China's pursuit of universal health coverage. This study aims to examine patterns of health-related lifestyle among Zhiguo ethnic groups and explore whether sociodemographic features and specific indicators related to health status are associated with particular classes.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in Yunnan Province, China, from J

SUBMITTER: Wu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11340163 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature