Survey done on Asians' health

Survey done on Asians' health

SINGAPORE (AFP): Filipinos, Thais and Singaporeans are more
likely to have experienced health problems in the last 12 months
compared to their Asian neighbors, a market information group
said here on Tuesday.

People in these three countries reported an average of nine
health problems in the period compared to just under five for
people in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan, Taylor
Nelson Sofres (TNS) said.

Among the common ailments reported by Filipinos were diarrhea,
indigestion, upset stomach and ulcers, while Thais reported
constipation, indigestion and allergies. Singaporeans listed
upset stomachs, migraines and back pains among their ailments.

Regionally, nine out of 10 Asians have experienced at least
one health problem in the last 12 months, and this is more likely
to be the common cold.