Illness prevalence rate in Tibet, China: data from the 2018 National Health Service Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tibet is located in the high-altitude area of Southwest China, where the health level is influenced by specific factors such as the natural environment and living habits. However, there has been little research that has focused on Tibetan health conditions. The two-week prevalence rate is an important indicator of the health level of residents. The purpose of this study was to understand the health status of the residents and the health service needs in Tibet.

Methods

The two-week prevalence rate was calculated using data from a population of 10,493 individuals aged 15 and above that was obtained from the 2018 Sixth National Health Service Survey of Tibet. We initially analysed the types and associated factors of two-week illnesses in Tibetan. The influencing fact

SUBMITTER: Deng R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7302388 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature