Herbal or traditional medicine consumption in a Thai worker population: pattern of use and therapeutic control in chronic diseases
Abstract Background Herbal and traditional medicines (HTM) are widely used in Asian countries. Specific data on prevalent of HTM usage and association with chronic diseases in the Thai population is currently lacking. We examined the prevalence and factors associated with HTM use in a Thai worker po...
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doaj-eff82398172944d489b2afcef1caaeaa2020-11-25T03:21:32ZengBMCBMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine1472-68822019-09-011911910.1186/s12906-019-2652-zHerbal or traditional medicine consumption in a Thai worker population: pattern of use and therapeutic control in chronic diseasesNapatt Kanjanahattakij0Pakakrong Kwankhao1Prin Vathesatogkit2Nisakron Thongmung3Yingampa Gleebbua4Piyamitr Sritara5Chagriya Kitiyakara6Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol UniversityPharmacy department, Chao Phya Abhaibhubejhr hospitalDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol UniversityResearch Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol UniversityMedical and Health Division, Electricity Generating Authority of ThailandDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol UniversityDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol UniversityAbstract Background Herbal and traditional medicines (HTM) are widely used in Asian countries. Specific data on prevalent of HTM usage and association with chronic diseases in the Thai population is currently lacking. We examined the prevalence and factors associated with HTM use in a Thai worker population. In addition, we explored the relationship between HTM use and therapeutic control of cardiovascular risk factors and documented the most common types of HTM used in various chronic diseases. Methods Employees of EGAT (The Electric Generating Authority of Thailand) who had participated in a health examination were studied. Each participant documented their HTM consumption and self-reported chronic diseases in a questionnaire. Clinical disease and therapeutic control were also defined by concomitant laboratory tests. Results Of a total of 6592 subjects, 32.6% were HTM-users. Age < 50 years, female gender, self-reported history of diabetes, liver disease, cancer, dyslipidemia, and alcohol use were independently associated with HTM use. HTM consumption increased in proportion to the numbers of self-reported chronic diseases. There were no differences in the therapeutic control of cardiovascular risk factors between HTM users and non-users. Liver and kidney function were not different. The most commonly used HTM was turmeric. Conclusions HTM consumption is common in community-based Thai subjects, with higher use among those with chronic diseases. Although there were no differences in control of cardiovascular risk factors between HTM users and non-users, many of the commonly used herbs have relevant biological activities for chronic disease prevention or treatment.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-019-2652-zAsiaCardiovascularDiabetesHypertensionHerbsNon-communicable diseases |
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Napatt Kanjanahattakij Pakakrong Kwankhao Prin Vathesatogkit Nisakron Thongmung Yingampa Gleebbua Piyamitr Sritara Chagriya Kitiyakara Herbal or traditional medicine consumption in a Thai worker population: pattern of use and therapeutic control in chronic diseases BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine Asia Cardiovascular Diabetes Hypertension Herbs Non-communicable diseases |
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Herbal or traditional medicine consumption in a Thai worker population: pattern of use and therapeutic control in chronic diseases |
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Herbal or traditional medicine consumption in a Thai worker population: pattern of use and therapeutic control in chronic diseases |
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Herbal or traditional medicine consumption in a Thai worker population: pattern of use and therapeutic control in chronic diseases |
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Herbal or traditional medicine consumption in a Thai worker population: pattern of use and therapeutic control in chronic diseases |
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Herbal or traditional medicine consumption in a Thai worker population: pattern of use and therapeutic control in chronic diseases |
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herbal or traditional medicine consumption in a thai worker population: pattern of use and therapeutic control in chronic diseases |
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1472-6882 |
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Abstract Background Herbal and traditional medicines (HTM) are widely used in Asian countries. Specific data on prevalent of HTM usage and association with chronic diseases in the Thai population is currently lacking. We examined the prevalence and factors associated with HTM use in a Thai worker population. In addition, we explored the relationship between HTM use and therapeutic control of cardiovascular risk factors and documented the most common types of HTM used in various chronic diseases. Methods Employees of EGAT (The Electric Generating Authority of Thailand) who had participated in a health examination were studied. Each participant documented their HTM consumption and self-reported chronic diseases in a questionnaire. Clinical disease and therapeutic control were also defined by concomitant laboratory tests. Results Of a total of 6592 subjects, 32.6% were HTM-users. Age < 50 years, female gender, self-reported history of diabetes, liver disease, cancer, dyslipidemia, and alcohol use were independently associated with HTM use. HTM consumption increased in proportion to the numbers of self-reported chronic diseases. There were no differences in the therapeutic control of cardiovascular risk factors between HTM users and non-users. Liver and kidney function were not different. The most commonly used HTM was turmeric. Conclusions HTM consumption is common in community-based Thai subjects, with higher use among those with chronic diseases. Although there were no differences in control of cardiovascular risk factors between HTM users and non-users, many of the commonly used herbs have relevant biological activities for chronic disease prevention or treatment. |
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