Patterns of Socioeconomic Inequities in SDGs Relating to Children's Well-Being in Thailand and Policy Implications.

ABSTRACT: Thailand faces many wealth inequities and child health-related problems. This study aimed to describe Thai child health and determine socioeconomic inequities following the child flourishing index, a tool used to measure children's wellbeing based on the key relevant Sustainable Development Goals. The data from Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2019 were used to examine five indicators where Thailand had not yet achieved good results. The association of socioeconomic status with the five outcomes was explored using logistic regressions, comparing pseudo R-squared, and population attributable fraction analyses. Household wealth, urbanization, education, and primary language were significantly associated with Thai child health. Over 10% of children under 5 years were stunted and had

SUBMITTER: Waleewong O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9603103 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature