This report, Thailand Health Profile 2001-2004, is the fourth one ever published by the Ministry of
Public Health of Thailand under the concept of Thai peopleûs health being linked to all dimensions of the
individuals, environment, and health services system. Therefore, to improve Thai peopleûs health so that they
all are healthy and have a long life, all such dimensions will have to be taken into account. During the time of
preparation of this report, Thailand has implemented through half of its National Health Development Plan
under the 9th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2002-2006). In order to make this report
useful for drawing up policies and strategies for Health Development in the 10th National Economic and Social
Development Plan on a timely basis.