RESEARCH THEME

NCD prevention policy / Health promotion policy

What we are

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), principally cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers, and chronic respiratory diseases, are the leading causes of death globally. In Thailand, NCDs are accounted for 74% of all deaths. Burden of NCDs disproportionately affects poor and disadvantaged populations. NCDs therefore widen health inequalities between and within countries. Four main behavioural risk factors include tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity. To reduce the burden of morbidity, mortality, and disability due to NCDs, WHO has recommended various policy options and cost–effective interventions, known as “best buys”.

This research theme covers on various NCD policy-relevant research at both national, regional and global levels, focusing on alcohol policy, food and nutrition policy, policy to promote breast feeding, and physical activity promotion.NTPR was established in 2018 with the aim to conduct health policy and system research related to non-Thai population groups and networking with academic and policy partners. The target populations of the research themes are non-Thai populations and vulnerable populations who are likely to face barriers of access to healthcare. These include migrants (low-skilled and high-skilled migrant workers) and their dependents, stateless people, urban refugees and asylum seekers, expatriates. Also, for the Thai citizens, our research team members involve in research projects that targets young children, women, patients with chronic conditions, and prisoners.

Our collaboration

  • Thai Health Promotion Foundation
Publications
NCD prevention policy / Health promotion policy
31 Mar 2025
Sexual identity and utilisation of primary healthcare services: findings from the New Zealand Health Survey
By Ellis SJ , Jankhotkaew J , Neville S , and Adams J
NCD prevention policy / Health promotion policy
13 Dec 2024
Associations of work characteristics with obesity, behavioral risk factors and NCDs in Bangkok, Thailand
By Nasueb S , Kosiyaporn H , Cetthakrikul N , Adhibai R et al
NCD prevention policy / Health promotion policy
08 Dec 2024
Assessing alcohol industry penetration and government safeguards: the International Alcohol Control Study
By Leung JYY , Casswell S , Randerson S , Athauda L et al
NCD prevention policy / Health promotion policy
07 Nov 2024
What factors are associated with early childhood development in Thailand? A cross-sectional analysis using the 2022 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey
By Topothai T , Phisanbut N , Topothai C , Suphanchaimat R et al
NCD prevention policy / Health promotion policy
09 Oct 2024
Perceived social measures and drinking behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand.
By Pannoi T , Sottiyotin T , Waleewong O , Adulyarat N.
NCD prevention policy / Health promotion policy
27 Sep 2024
Outcomes of implementing the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes as national laws: a systematic review.
By Topothai C , Cetthakrikul N , Howard N , Tangcharoensathien V et al
NCD prevention policy / Health promotion policy
26 Sep 2024
Mothers' needs and wishes for breastfeeding support in workplaces in Thailand: a qualitative study.
By Cetthakrikul N , Voramongkol N , Siritanaratkul S , Hangchaovanich Y.
NCD prevention policy / Health promotion policy
31 Aug 2024
Encouraging breastfeeding without guilt: a qualitative study of breastfeeding promotion in the Singapore healthcare setting.
By Tan GPP , Topothai C , van der Eijk Y