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A new Health Index tool, based on lifestyle medicine, helps manage noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by assessing health risks. Field testing showed most users were "At Risk," highlighting diet as a key issue.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) cause 74% of global deaths, with Brunei Darussalam facing similar challenges.
  • Reducing modifiable risk factors is a cost-effective strategy for NCD control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Health Index, a composite health score inspired by lifestyle medicine pillars.
  • To provide a tool for measuring individual and national health status and changes over time.

Main Methods:

  • The Health Index utilizes questionnaires to assess user health across various domains.
  • Users are categorized as healthy, at risk, or in poor health based on their responses.
  • Personalized health advice is provided to users post-questionnaire completion.

Main Results:

  • Field testing indicated the Health Index is a promising population health management tool.
  • 13.8% of targeted users completed the Health Index, with 85% categorized as "At Risk."
  • Dietary habits emerged as the most significant health concern identified.

Conclusions:

  • The Health Index offers potential for early detection and management of NCD risk factors.
  • This tool can help mitigate the economic burden of advanced NCDs and complications.
  • Future research will focus on validating the Health Index through statistical analyses.