[Geographic Disparities in Chronic Disease Indicators in the Chungcheong Region: Analysis Based on the 2024 Korea Community Health Survey].

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study examined the status of health behaviors and chronic disease management indicators in the Chungcheong region using the 2024 Korea Community Health Survey. It focused on identifying regional disparities to tailor public health strategies.

Methods

Data from 36 municipalities in Daejeon, Sejong, Chungcheongbuk-do, and Chungcheongnam-do were analyzed. Eighteen core indicators, including smoking, alcohol use, physical activity, mental health, chronic disease status, and awareness, were age and sex standardized. Regional disparities were measured using inter-municipal differences.

Results

Among the 18 indicators, 11 improved and 7 worsened compared to the previous year. Positive changes included declines in smoking and high-risk drinking and increases i

SUBMITTER: Jang JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12547686 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature