South China Journal of Preventive Medicine ›› 2026, Vol. 52 ›› Issue (3): 281-286.doi: 10.12183/j.scjpm.2026.0281

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Self-rated health status and its influencing factors among adults in Guangdong Province, 2023

Wei Jiaqi1,2, Xiao Ni2, Song Xiuling2, Pu Liming2, Zheng Xueyan2, Liang Ning2, Zhou Maigeng3, Zhao Dejian2, Wan Liwei2, Gao Yue2, Liao Yu2, Meng Ruilin2   

  1. 1. School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China;
    2. Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention;
    3. National Center for Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Received:2025-06-10 Online:2026-03-20 Published:2026-04-07

Abstract: Objective To investigate the influence of sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, and objective health conditions on the self-rated health of adults in Guangdong Province in 2023, thereby providing an evidence base for the optimization of public health policies. Methods Utilizing data from the Guangdong Provincial Chronic Disease and Risk Factor Surveillance, a multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify the determinants of self-rated health. Results A total of 8 841 valid participants were included in the analysis, comprising 3 725 males (52.8%) and 5 116 females (47.2%), with a mean age of (43.1±15.9) years. The prevalence of positive self-rated health among residents aged 18 and above in Guangdong Province was 49.0% (n=4 110). Univariate analysis indicated a significant association between self-rated health and age, educational attainment, employment status, hypertension, and diabetes (all P<0.05). The multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that hypertension (OR=1.752) and diabetes (OR=1.613) were significant risk factors for poorer self-rated health (both P<0.05). Conclusion The self-rated health status of adults in Guangdong Province requires improvement. Chronic diseases, specifically hypertension and diabetes, were identified as the primary negative influencing factors. It is recommended that resident health be enhanced through the reinforcement of chronic disease management, the improvement of community health services, and the promotion of health education, thus providing a scientific basis for chronic disease prevention and control.

Key words: Guangdong Province, Self-rated health, Sociodemographic characteristics, Lifestyle, Chronic diseases

CLC Number: 

  • R195.4