Date of Award
Spring 5-20-2023
Document Type
Honors Project
University Scholars Director
Dr. Christine Chaney
First Advisor/Committee Member
Dr. Charlotte Pratt
Second Advisor/Committee Member
Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler
Keywords
Cultural impact, epidemiology, health risk factors, Guam, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, global burden of disease, non-communicable diseases
Abstract
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including chronic and metabolic diseases, are responsible for 74% of global mortality and are strongly influenced by health risk factors. Geographical differences in NCDs have been identified in several countries but have not been completely explained through cultural factors, specifically island and mainland cultures. This study aimed to develop an epidemiological framework for determining diseases with the highest mortality for further investigation regarding different health risk factors rooted in a specific population’s cultural foundations. Preliminary findings indicated diabetes type II (D2) and CKD caused by hypertension and D2 to have the highest risk factor and mortality percentage in both island and mainland populations. Further analysis indicated the potential for each population’s culture as a harmful influence regarding non-communicable, chronic, and metabolic diseases. The study suggests family-based educational programs implemented in each population’s respective healthcare systems to manage and prevent the heavy disease burden of diabetes type II and chronic kidney disease.
Recommended Citation
Palisoc, Jake Thomas D., "Epidemiology of Island and Mainland Populations: How Does Culture Influence Health Risk Factors Of Non-Communicable, Chronic, and Metabolic Diseases?" (2023). Honors Projects. 197.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/honorsprojects/197
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A project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the University Scholars Honors Program.