Self-rated health measurement scale in health check-up

Abstract

Objective To investigate the application value of the self-rated health measurement scale (SRHMS) in health check-up. Method A total of 8 083 health check-up receivers frow Fujian Province underwent SRHMS self-assessment, and the results of the assessment were analyzed by Chi-square test. Result The results of the survey showed that the total prevalence rate of chronic disease was 57.8% top five were stomach/duodenum diseases (14.57%), hypertension (11.58%), mammary gland disease (8.04%), abnormal blood lipid (7.16%) and prostate disease (6.54%). The proportion of these five kinds of illness was 43.38%. A positive correlation between the prevalence rate of chronic disease and age was found. The difference of the prevalence rate of chronic diseases between each age group was statistically significant (χ2=863.816, P=0.000). Those with family history of chronic diseases accounted for 69.27% and those with history of present illness accounted for 57.83% (4 674/8 083). Bodily pain, dietary preferences, refined grain intake, lack of exercise, and alcohol drinking was found in 75.03%, 60.15%, 54.84%, 46.07% and 41.50% participants. Conclusion The SRHMS could reflect the chronic disease incidence and unhealthy daily habits. Key words: Health status; Health surveys; Physical examinations