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KMID : 0365220180550020012
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Korean Journal of Public Health
2018 Volume.55 No. 2 p.12 ~ p.21
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Characteristics of Lifestyle and Living Environment of Ger District Residents in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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So Yeong-Hwa
Lee Na-Ae
Kim Se-Yeon
Lee Young-Ji
Ochir Chimedsuren
Lee Ki-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives: The population in Ulaanbaatar has been increasing, especially in the ger districts. Heavy reliance on coal for indoor heating and cooking amongst the ger residents contributed significantly to air pollution resulting in various health issues. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze the health determinants influency by lifestyle and living environment of ger district residents.
Methods: Information about socioeconomic factors, behavioral patterns, and stove types were collected in 36 gers both in 2016 and 2018. The dataset was analyzed for their characteristics.
Results: The family structure of the observed ger residents had a positive impact on child and elderly care, and there were both positive and negative aspects on ger residents’ health behavior. Perception on indoor air pollution seemed to have an impact on related health behaviors and issues. Dietary pattern was irregular and unbalanced where high consumption of meat amongst the ger residents was common. Our results indicated that household income was not associated with the types of stove used. The choice of ventilation and cooking on the stove did not increase the amount of fuel use significantly.
Conclusion: Additional effort is required to reduce the severity of indoor air pollution and related health behaviors of ger residents which contribute to indoor air pollution.
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KEYWORD
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Mongolian residence, ger district, health determinants, lifestyle, living environment
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