Usefulness of Community Health Survey for Regional Disparity Study in Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
10.5393/JAMCH.2019.44.4.185
- Author:
Dae Ha KO
1
;
Keun Sang KWON
;
Ju Hyung LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Preventive Medicine, Medical School, Jeonbuk National University, Korea. premd77@jbnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Agricultural Medicine & Community Health
2019;44(4):185-194
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:In Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, Korea, we wanted to determine if the sluggish local economy could affect citizens' health behaviors, especially mental health.
METHODS:We divided Gunsan-si into 5 living areas and conducted Small-Area Estimations and confirmed the modified compound estimation value using the 2013-2017 Community Health Survey data and population data from Gunsan-si.
RESULTS:The health behaviors and mental health of the residents of the western living area(Soryong-dong, Misung-dong), which is an industrial hub of Gunsan, had deteriorated or decreased compared to those of other regions.
CONCLUSIONS:Although there are limitations in analyzing the community health survey data using the small-area estimation method, it could be useful data for evaluating regional gaps and health level.
