Soonchunhyang Med Sci.  2011 Dec;17(2):105-111.

The Impact of Health Behaviors and Social Strata on the Prevalence of Cardio-Cerebrovascular Disease

• Park KJ
• Lim GU
• Hwangbo Y
• Jhang WG

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
The study aimed to determine which factors influence the occurrence of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases. The researchers analyzed differences in health behaviors and social strata according to each type of cardio-cerebrovascular disease, examined regional characteristics and compared the study's results with the past research data.
METHODS
In statistical analysis, multiple logistic regression was conducted by utilizing the raw data obtained from the 2010 Chungcheongnam-do Community Health Survey.
RESULTS
The results showed that cardio-cerebrovascular diseases were influenced by alcohol consumption, obesity and monthly income.
CONCLUSION
First, education programs and campaigns that maintain an appropriate level of alcohol consumption are needed. Second, in addition to education programs on managing obesity, government policies should encourage physical exercise. Third, government policies should expand health care services and prevention programs for the low-income class, and strengthen health management networks.

Keyword

Chronic disease; Cardio-cerebrovascular disease; Health behaviors; Social strata

MeSH Terms

Alcohol Drinking
Chronic Disease
Delivery of Health Care
Exercise
Health Behavior
Logistic Models
Obesity
Prevalence