Religious affiliation and disparities in risk of non-communicable diseases and health behaviours: Findings from the fourth Thai National Health Examination Survey

• Main Authors: Wit Wichaidit, Rassamee Sangthong, Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, Edward McNeil, Suwat Chariyalertsak, Pattapong Kessomboon, Surasak Taneepanichskul, Panwadee Putwatana, Wichai Aekplakorn
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84899510035&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/53844
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

This study aims to compare the health-related behaviours and risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) between Muslims and non-Muslims in Thailand, a predominantly Buddhist country in which Muslims are the second largest religious group. Data from the fourth Thai National Health Examination Survey (N...