Awareness on family history of non communicable diseases and practice of preventive methods; among advanced level students in Gampaha, Sri Lanka

ObjectiveTo assess differences in weight status and movement behaviour guideline compliance among children aged 5–12 years with and without a family history of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).DesignProspective.Setting and participantsWomen born between 1973 and 1978 were recruited to the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH) via the database of the Health Insurance Commission (now Medicare; Australia’s universal health insurance scheme). In 2016–2017, women in that cohort were invited to participate in the Mothers and their Children’s Health Study and reported on their three youngest children (aged <13 years). Data from children aged 5–12 years (n=4416) were analysed.MeasuresMothers reported their children’s height and weight, used to calculate body mass index (kg/m2), physical activity, screen time and sleep. In the 2015 ALSWH Survey, women reported diagnoses and family history of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. Logistic regression models determined differences between outcomes for children with and without a family history of NCDs.ResultsBoys with a family history of type 2 diabetes had 30% (95% CI: 0.51%–0.97%) and 43% lower odds (95% CI: 0.37%–0.88%) of meeting the sleep and combined guidelines, respectively, and 40% higher odds (95% CI: 1.01%– 1.95%) of being overweight/obese. Girls with a family history of hypertension had 27% lower odds (95% CI: 0.57%–0.93%) of meeting the screen time guidelines. No associations were observed for family history of heart disease.ConclusionsChildren who have a family history of type 2 diabetes and hypertension may be at risk of poorer health behaviours from a young age. Mothers with a diagnosis or a family history of these NCDs may need additional support to help their children develop healthy movement behaviours and maintain healthy weight.

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Knowledge on non communicable diseases among advanced level school children in the Anuradhapura municipal council area in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine ◽

10.4038/sljm.v27i1.76 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 37

Author(s):

S. P. Anuruddhika Subhashinie Senadheera ◽

P. R. Sachithra Ravindi Jayathilaka Bandara ◽

Lakshika Sewwandi ◽

Nandana Fernando

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

School Children ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Advanced Level ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Municipal Council

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The prevalence of non-communicable diseases among academic staff members in rural university, SA

Proceedings of The Nutrition Society ◽

10.1017/s0029665120001743 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽

Author(s):

Lindelani Fhumudzani Mushaphi ◽

Sedzani Madala

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Family History ◽

Waist Circumference ◽

Academic Staff ◽

Adult Population ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Staff Members ◽

History Of

AbstractBackgroundGlobally non-communicable diseases (NCDs) remain unacceptably high amongst adult population and its prevalence increases yearly.AimThe aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of non-communicable diseasesMethodsThe study design used was cross-sectional. The study population was academic staff members, whereas the targeted population was UNIVEN academic staff members. Convenience sampling was used to select participants. Data was collected using a questionnaire. Anthropometric, clinical and biochemical measurements were also taken. Descriptive data statistics were used to interpret data. Percentage and tables were used to present data.ResultsAlmost all participants (93%) were Africans while very few were from other race such as European and Asian. More than one third (39.2%) of the participants had no family history of diseases, 23.8% had family history of hypertension and diabetes. The majority of the participants (82.3%) did not suffer from any chronic diseases of lifestyle. About 7.7% had SBP between 140–159mmHg, while very few participants (5.4%) had > / = 160mmHg. About 13.8% had DBP between 90–99mmHg, while very few participants (5.4%) had > / = 100mmHg. About 43.8% of the participants were pre-diabetic. Nearly two thirds (66.2%) of the participants fell within high borderline of cholesterol, while 13.8% of participants had normal total cholesterol. About 40% of the participants were overweight, 20.7% were obese class I, about 43.8% of the participants had low waist circumference, more than one thirds (35.4%) had high waist circumference.ConclusionThe study revealed that majority of academic staff members are at risk of developing NCDs. Nearly half of participants (49.3%) their systolic blood pressure was above normal and the diastolic blood pressure was 48.4%. The blood glucose levels showed that 43.8% of participants were pre-diabetic and 13.1% were diabetic. Furthermore, majority of participants (83.1%) showed that the cholesterol level was above borderline and had high cholesterol. Majority of participants (80.8%) were overweight and obese.

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Prevalence of Risk Factors of Major Non-Communicable Diseases among Adolescents of Higher Secondary Schools of Kaski District

Journal of Nepal Health Research Council ◽

10.33314/jnhrc.v16i3.1415 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 307-312

Author(s):

Dipendra Kumar Yadav ◽

Bhoopendra Sharma ◽

Naveen Shrestha ◽

Isha Karmacharya ◽

Saroj Yadav

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Family History ◽

Secondary Students ◽

Disease Risk ◽

Communicable Disease ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

High Prevalence ◽

History Of

Background: The main aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of major non communicable disease risk factors among higher secondary school students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among higher secondary students of grade 11 and 12 of Kaski district in Nepal. The study period was from July 2016 to June 2017. Total sample 640 higher secondary students were recruited through two-stage cluster sampling. Self-administrated questionnaire was used for the data collection tool along with other tools which were used such as UNICEF electronic weighing scale, stature meter and mechanical aneroid sphygmomanometer. Ethical approval was obtained from IRC, Pokhara University. Data were entered intoEpiData software and analysis was performed with the help of the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS).Results: The prevalence of smoking was 6.1% which was high in male (11.9%) than female (0.6%). Alcohol consumption practice among the adolescents was 18.9%. Family history of hypertension was seen higher than family history of diabetes.The prevalence of hypertension was 11.7%. High prevalence of abnormal values of systolic and diastolic BP was found in male than female students. Overweight was seen in 6.1% students. Prevalence of obesity was almost equal in both groups.Conclusions: There is high prevalence of smoking, alcoholism among adolescents. Hypertension was more common than overwieght among adolescents.Keywords: Adolescent; college students; non-communicable diseases; risk factors.

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Awareness on non communicable diseases among advanced level students in rural health settings, Sri Lanka

Anuradhapura Medical Journal ◽

10.4038/amj.v9i2supp.7570 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 9 (2Supp) ◽

pp. 21

Author(s):

L K Hirimuthugoda ◽

S R Wadikawage ◽

C W Wijethunga ◽

A PJ Gamage ◽

S Priyantha ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Rural Health ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Advanced Level ◽

Non Communicable Diseases

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Economic Costs of Tobacco Related Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases in Sri Lanka

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3304302 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Nadeeka Chandraratne

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Economic Costs ◽

Non Communicable Diseases

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A Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Lifestyle Related Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases through Funeral Societies in Sri Lanka

Gestão e Sociedade ◽

10.21171/ges.v12i31.2287 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (31) ◽

pp. 2194-2212

Author(s):

Thushani Marie Elizabeth Dabrera ◽

Arunasalem Pathmeswaran ◽

Anuradhani Kasturirathna ◽

Gayani Tillekeratne ◽

Truls Østbye

Keyword(s):

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Sri Lanka ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Western Province

A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted to change diet, physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption among participants through funeral societies in the Western Province. Twenty one administrative subdivisions in the Ragama area were randomized into intervention and control groups. Ten administrative subdivisions in the North Western Province were selected as an additional control group. The primary outcome was change in the proportion of individuals who consumed 5 servings or more of fruits and vegetables per day. The study showed only a modest, not significant increase in the proportion of people consuming 5 servings of fruits and vegetables or more per day. Of the secondary outcomes assessed, their intake of green leaves and mean MET minutes spent on leisure activities increased significantly more in the intervention group than in the control groups, but the differences were small. To effectively reduce non-communicable diseases (NCD) in Sri Lanka, community-based organizations could be utilized to deliver prevention programs.

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