Ethnic and gender differentials in non-communicable diseases and self-rated health in Malaysia.

<h4>Objectives</h4>This paper examines the ethnic and gender differentials in high blood pressure (HBP), diabetes, coronary heart disease (CHD), arthritis and asthma among older people in Malaysia, and how these diseases along with other factors affect self-rated health. Differentials in...

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Autores principales:	Jane K L Teh, Nai Peng Tey, Sor Tho Ng
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Publicado:	Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:8b4b00f981b746c8aa22af829382aa052021-11-18T08:29:26ZEthnic and gender differentials in non-communicable diseases and self-rated health in Malaysia.1932-620310.1371/journal.pone.0091328https://doaj.org/article/8b4b00f981b746c8aa22af829382aa052014-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/24603609/?tool=EBIhttps://doaj.org/toc/1932-6203<h4>Objectives</h4>This paper examines the ethnic and gender differentials in high blood pressure (HBP), diabetes, coronary heart disease (CHD), arthritis and asthma among older people in Malaysia, and how these diseases along with other factors affect self-rated health. Differentials in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases among older people are examined in the context of socio-cultural perspectives in multi-ethnic Malaysia.<h4>Methods</h4>Data for this paper are obtained from the 2004 Malaysian Population and Family Survey. The survey covered a nationally representative sample of 3,406 persons aged 50 and over, comprising three main ethnic groups (Malays, Chinese and Indians) and all other indigenous groups. Bivariate analyses and hierarchical logistic regression were used in the analyses.<h4>Results</h4>Arthritis was the most common non-communicable disease (NCD), followed by HBP, diabetes, asthma and CHD. Older females were more likely than males to have arthritis and HBP, but males were more likely to have asthma. Diabetes and CHD were most prevalent among Indians, while arthritis and HBP were most prevalent among the Indigenous groups. Older people were more likely to report poor health if they suffered from NCD, especially CHD. Controlling for socio-economic, health and lifestyle factors, Chinese were least likely to report poor health, whereas Indians and Indigenous people were more likely to do so. Chinese that had HBP were more likely to report poor health compared to other ethnic groups with the same disease. Among those with arthritis, Indians were more likely to report poor health.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Perceived health status and prevalence of arthritis, HBP, diabetes, asthma and CHD varied widely across ethnic groups. Promotion of healthy lifestyle, early detection and timely intervention of NCDs affecting different ethnic groups and gender with socio-cultural orientations would go a long way in alleviating the debilitating effects of the common NCDs among older people.Jane K L TehNai Peng TeySor Tho NgPublic Library of Science (PLoS)articleMedicineRScienceQENPLoS ONE, Vol 9, Iss 3, p e91328 (2014)
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spellingShingle	Medicine R Science Q Jane K L Teh Nai Peng Tey Sor Tho Ng Ethnic and gender differentials in non-communicable diseases and self-rated health in Malaysia.
description	<h4>Objectives</h4>This paper examines the ethnic and gender differentials in high blood pressure (HBP), diabetes, coronary heart disease (CHD), arthritis and asthma among older people in Malaysia, and how these diseases along with other factors affect self-rated health. Differentials in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases among older people are examined in the context of socio-cultural perspectives in multi-ethnic Malaysia.<h4>Methods</h4>Data for this paper are obtained from the 2004 Malaysian Population and Family Survey. The survey covered a nationally representative sample of 3,406 persons aged 50 and over, comprising three main ethnic groups (Malays, Chinese and Indians) and all other indigenous groups. Bivariate analyses and hierarchical logistic regression were used in the analyses.<h4>Results</h4>Arthritis was the most common non-communicable disease (NCD), followed by HBP, diabetes, asthma and CHD. Older females were more likely than males to have arthritis and HBP, but males were more likely to have asthma. Diabetes and CHD were most prevalent among Indians, while arthritis and HBP were most prevalent among the Indigenous groups. Older people were more likely to report poor health if they suffered from NCD, especially CHD. Controlling for socio-economic, health and lifestyle factors, Chinese were least likely to report poor health, whereas Indians and Indigenous people were more likely to do so. Chinese that had HBP were more likely to report poor health compared to other ethnic groups with the same disease. Among those with arthritis, Indians were more likely to report poor health.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Perceived health status and prevalence of arthritis, HBP, diabetes, asthma and CHD varied widely across ethnic groups. Promotion of healthy lifestyle, early detection and timely intervention of NCDs affecting different ethnic groups and gender with socio-cultural orientations would go a long way in alleviating the debilitating effects of the common NCDs among older people.
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title	Ethnic and gender differentials in non-communicable diseases and self-rated health in Malaysia.
title_short	Ethnic and gender differentials in non-communicable diseases and self-rated health in Malaysia.
title_full	Ethnic and gender differentials in non-communicable diseases and self-rated health in Malaysia.
title_fullStr	Ethnic and gender differentials in non-communicable diseases and self-rated health in Malaysia.
title_full_unstemmed	Ethnic and gender differentials in non-communicable diseases and self-rated health in Malaysia.
title_sort	ethnic and gender differentials in non-communicable diseases and self-rated health in malaysia.
publisher	Public Library of Science (PLoS)
publishDate	2014
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Ethnic and gender differentials in non-communicable diseases and self-rated health in Malaysia.

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