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The
Results of the Thailand Analysis
ADDATI software was used for the cluster analysis, during which
13 classes, or typologies, were identified by grouping all the provinces
according to their similarities and differences observed in and
across the provinces. The 13 classes, or typologies, could be further
classified into three sub-groups:
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Most vulnerable, due to the concomitance of different food insecurity
and nutrition outcomes, and vulnerability factors. These classes
are also characterised by the low or very low per capita income.
Classes 3, 12, 6, 8 an d13 are included in this sub-groups;
- Vulnerable,
but not to the same extent as that of the previous sub-group.
Classes 7, 2, 4, 1 and 5 were identified in this subgroup. In
general, in these classes, the per capita income is higher than
those in the previous sub-group; and
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Less vulnerable, but in which some peculiar food insecurity
and nutrition outcomes and/or some vulnerability factor can
be detected. All the rest of the classes are included in this
category. Not surprisingly, the per capita income of these classes
is significantly higher than the national average.
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Vulnerability
Mapping of Provinces and Major Factors Identified
A.
The Most Vulnerable Group of Provinces
CLASS
6
(Provinces
: 4, WEIGHT : 4.80% of total population)
Significantly
negative main food insecurity and nutrition outcomes
The
group of provinces with significantly negative health and nutrition
condition, as revealed by high percentages of low birthweight,
high prevalence of underweight 0-5 years old children and high
prevalence of iodine deficiency disorders.
Major
vulnerability factors identified:
The
cluster of provinces with lowest per capita/household income,
highest percentage of inactive household members, with smaller
farm holdings, agricultural land are “under mortgage”
or rented under “share of produce” arrangement.
Provinces
belonging to this class:
Yasothon ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Nong_Bua_Lam_Phu ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Nong_Khai ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Nakhon_Phanom* ...>>>... North-eastern Region
*Province
closest to the class centre
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CLASS
6
Provinces
: 4, WEIGHT : 4.80% of total population
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CLASS
1
(Provinces: 19, WEIGHT : 33.95% of total population)
Significantly
negative main food insecurity and nutrition outcomes
High
prevalence of malnutrition indicated food insecurity in the
provinces.
Major
vulnerability factors identified:
Most indicators showed negative to food security common among
the 19 provinces of the country such as very low per capita/household
income, with high percentage of dependent inactive members,
and highest “under mortgage” agricultural lands.
On agricultural issues, households have smaller lands to produce
foods, or renting lands under “share of produce”
arrangements.
Provinces
belonging to this class:
Buri_Ram
...>>>... North-eastern Region
Surin ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Si_Sa_Ket ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Ubon_Ratchathani ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Chaiyaphum ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Amnat_Charoen* ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Khon_Kaen ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Udon_Thani ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Loei ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Maha_Sarakham ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Roi_Et ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Kalasin ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Sakon_Nakhon ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Mukdahan ...>>>... North-eastern Region
Lampang ...>>>... Northern Region
Uttaradit ...>>>... Northern Region
Phrae ...>>>... Northern Region
Phayao ...>>>... Northern Region
Sukhothai ...>>>... Northern Region
*Province closest to the class centre
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CLASS
1
Provinces: 19, WEIGHT : 33.95% of total population
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B.
Vulnerable Group of Provinces
CLASS
9
(Provinces: 6, WEIGHT : 5.96%total population)
Significantly
negative main food insecurity and nutrition outcomes
Class
9 provinces showed significantly food secured population as
revealed by improved nutrition condition.
Major vulnerability factors identified:
They are less vulnerable to food insecurity as indicated by
most vulnerability factors. Except for high food expenditure
vis-à-vis total expenditure values, all parameters showed
positive indication of food secured provinces.
Provinces
belonging to this class:
Chai_Nat ...>>>... Central Region
Rayong ...>>>... Central Region
Prachuap_Khiri_Khan ...>>>... Southern Region
Songkhla ...>>>... Southern Region
Satun ...>>>... Southern Region
Yala ...>>>... Southern Region
*Province closest to the class centre
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CLASS
9
Provinces: 6, WEIGHT : 5.96%total population
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C.
Less Vulnerable Group of Provinces
CLASS
5
(Provinces: 6, WEIGHT : 6.51%total population)
Significantly
negative main food insecurity and nutrition outcomes
Six
provinces mostly located in the Bangkok metropolitan area are
the least food insecure and its population are nutritionally
better-off among all provinces in the country.
Major
vulnerability factors identified:
Agricultural issues such as farm size and “under mortgage”
agricultural lands showed negative results as these areas are
in Greater Bangkok and most households may own less agricultural
lands used for food production.
Provinces
belonging to this class:
Samut_Prakan* ...>>>... Greater Bangkok
Nonthaburi ...>>>... Greater Bangkok
Nakhon_Pathom ...>>>... Greater Bangkok
Samut_Sakhon ...>>>... Greater Bangkok
Samut_Songkhram ...>>>... Greater Bangkok
Phuket ...>>>... Southern Region
*Province closest to the class centre
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CLASS
5
Provinces: 6, WEIGHT : 6.51%total population
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