The survey of Health Data by an Interprofessional Team among the Population in Community, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province

Abstract

Due to the increasing health problems of the urban population resulting from modern lifestyles characterized by excessive use of technology, unhealthy eating habits, and insufficient exercise, this research aims to conduct an interprofessional survey of health data from members of three communities: Bang-Chalong, Nong-Preu, and Raja-Dheva Sub-districts in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province. The survey population consists of 572 participants, divided into three groups: youths, working-age individuals, and elders aged over 60 years. Data was collected through annual medical health checks; Chinese medical health checks; and questionnaires.  Statistical analysis was applied to the collected data. The results from the annual medical health checks indicate that elders take regular health checks more frequently than working-age individuals and youths, with a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). The health behaviors of youths were found to be less appropriate compared to those of working-age individuals and elders, also statistically significant (P < 0.05). Regarding knowledge of drug use, educated working-age individuals and elders showed a higher level of awareness. From the Chinese medical check and questionnaires, it was found that most people (55.4%) possessed basic balanced health or fairly balanced health. Secondly, 20.7% of participants displayed mixed health patterns involving two or more types of basic balanced health.  Notably, Qi deficiency (气 虚) was increasing found among youths. The research suggests that local administrative offices utilize these findings to develop health promotion campaigns focusing on youths and working-age individuals in order to prevent the worsening of health issues. This would contribute to fostering a healthier elderly society in the future.