Study on the spatial patterns of national population health and its influencing factors
10.3969/j.issn.1006-2483.2025.04.001
- VernacularTitle:中国人口健康空间格局及影响因素研究
- Author:
Jinglei ZHANG
1
;
Qing YU
1
;
Shan JIANG
1
;
Jianming LIU
1
Author Information
1. School of Public Health , Shandong Second Medical University , Weifang , Shandong 261053 , China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Population Health;
Spatial distribution;
Spatial Durbin model
- From:
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
2025;36(4):1-6
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate disparities in health levels among populations across different regions of China and analyze the relationship between these disparities and regional, social, and economic factors, and to provide recommendations to promote health equity. Methods Based on the data from the Seventh National Population Census, this study employed spatial autocorrelation analysis and the spatial Durbin model to conduct spatial and temporal analyses of the health status of the national population from 2012 to 2021, focusing on the regional distribution of health levels and related influencing factors. Results 1. Regional disparities: The mortality rate in Gansu Province rose from 6.05‰ in 2012 to 8.26‰ in 2021, whereas the mortality rate in eastern provinces such as Hainan Province was relatively low in 2021 (5.39‰). 2. Spatial clustering: The spatial correlation of mortality rates was weak (Moran's I: 0.134-0.245), and the high mortality clusters showed a shift from southwest to northeast region. 3. Influencing factors: Economic conditions, education quality, urbanization levels, and healthcare resources significantly impacted population mortality rates. Conclusion The present study identifies pronounced regional disparities in population health, providing a scientific basis for formulating targeted healthcare policies. Additionally, this study highlights the critical importance of spatial analysis in understanding and addressing public health issues to advance health equity.
