scholarly journals Awareness of young people from different countries about risk factors influences on cardiovascular diseases

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 108-112
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Aleksandra Cyboran ◽  
Monika Kuc ◽  
Maria Kalicka ◽  
Tomasz Korzec ◽  
Konrad Kania
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Heart Attack ◽  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Cultural Changes ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Contagious Diseases ◽  
Unhealthy Diet ◽  
Entire World

One of the main reasons of deaths in the entire world is cardiovascular disease (CVD). Because of this, 17.9 million people died in 2019, which is 32% of deaths worldwide. Among these deaths, 85% were due to heart attack and stroke. More than 75% of deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Among the 17 million people under the age of 70 who died prematurely in 2019 due to non-contagious diseases, as many as 38% were caused by CVD. The most important risk factors for CVD include smoking, an unhealthy diet, obesity, inactivity, and alcohol consumption. These factors reflect the ongoing economic, social, and cultural changes. The development of this disease is also influenced by stress and genetic factors. Thanks to early diagnosis, it is possible to initiate treatment early and increase the patient's chance of survival. [1]

scholarly journals Public knowledge of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors in Tangail, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 1838
Author(s):  
Masuder Rahman ◽  
Sakila Akter ◽  
Fatama Tous Zohora ◽  
Abu Zaffar Shibly
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Heart Attack ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unhealthy Diet ◽  
Common Risk Factors

Background: Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a major public health problem throughout the world. In Bangladesh, the reliable data concerning various aspects of CVD is inadequate at present due to lack of national population-based surveys or central administrative health data. Given the rising incidence of CVDs in Bangladesh, an improved understanding of the CVD, symptoms and risk factors is needed. Hence, this study was performed to assess the level of knowledge towards CVD types, warning symptoms of heart attack or stroke, and CVD risk factors.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted from May 2018 to June 2018 using standard questionnaire on a sample of 350 randomly selected Bangladeshi individuals. All the data of the study were input in SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) version 20.0 software from IBM for windows and the gathered data thus analyzed using SPSS & Microsoft Excel.Results: The respondents’ knowledge about types of CVD, symptom heart attack, symptom of stroke and the risk factors of CVD are 38.9%, 67.7%, 35.7%, and 92.9% respectively. The most common risk factors of CVD found to be known by around than two-third of respondents were unhealthy diet (66.9%), physical inactivity (64.3), obesity (61.4%), and smoking (58.6%).Conclusions: The respondents’ knowledge about types of CVD, symptom heart attack, symptom of stroke and the risk factors of CVD are 38.9%, 67.7%, 35.7%, and 92.9% respectively. The most common risk factors of CVD found to be known by around than two-third of respondents were unhealthy diet (66.9%), physical inactivity (64.3), obesity (61.4%), and smoking (58.6%).

Adolescent non-communicable diseases

2018 ◽  
pp. 65-69
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Pitchforth ◽  
Dougal Hargreaves
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Harmful Use ◽  
Unhealthy Diet ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Respiratory Conditions ◽  
Harmful Use Of Alcohol

Four non-communicable diseases (NCDs): cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory conditions, are responsible for 63% of deaths worldwide. Most of these deaths (86%) occur in low and middle-income countries, where the highest proportion of adolescents live. Four shared behavioural risk factors for NCDs (tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and harmful use of alcohol) are usually acquired during adolescence and persist throughout life. For example, globally 100,000 young people start smoking each day and over 90% of adults who smoke started during childhood or adolescence. This chapter will explore each of these risk factors, the impact on adolescent health and what steps are being taken to address these problems, as well as the contribution of chronic disease to the NCDs.

scholarly journals Noncommunicable Diseases Prevention In Low- and Middle-Income Countries: An Overview of Health in All Policies (HiAP)

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 004695802092788
Author(s):  
Nweke Ebele Ndubuisi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Noncommunicable Disease ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Unhealthy Diet ◽  
Tobacco Usage ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Noncommunicable disease (NCD) causes about 35 million deaths and accounts for 60% of all deaths, of which 80% is in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). NCDs will account for 80% of the global burden of disease by 2020 and account for 7 out of every 10 deaths in LMIC. NCD is no longer an emerging problem in developing countries, it’s assuming an alarming dimension, and taking on the proportion of an epidemic. Several literatures document the known risk factors for significant NCDs. The critical risk factors are tobacco usage, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and detrimental usage of alcohol. To reverse the trend that leads to an increase in poor dietary patterns, sedentary lifestyle, tobacco use, and harmful alcohol use will need policies that transcend the health sector and policy change in different areas such as finance, urban planning, education, agriculture, and transportation.

scholarly journals Noncommunicable diseases prevention in low- and middle-income countries: an overview of Health in All Policies (HiAP)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ndubuisi Ebele
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Harmful Use ◽  
Unhealthy Diet ◽  
Low And Middle Income

NCD causes an estimated 35 million deaths annually and accounts for 60% of all deaths globally, of which 80% is in low-and-middle-income countries (LMIC). NCDs will account for 80% of the global burden of disease by 2020. And will be responsible for seven out of every ten deaths in LMIC, more than double the current trend today. NCD is no longer an emerging problem in developing countries, it is assuming an alarming dimension, and it's taking on the proportion of an epidemic. The known risk factors for significant NCDs are well documented. The critical risk factors are tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and harmful use of alcohol. To reverse the current trend that leads to an increase in poor dietary pattern, sedentary lifestyle, tobacco use, and harmful alcohol use- will require policies that transcend the health sector and policy change in different areas such as finance, urban planning, education, agriculture, and transportation.

scholarly journals Noncommunicable diseases prevention in low- and middle-income countries: an overview of Health in All Policies (HiAP)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ndubuisi Ebele
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Harmful Use ◽  
Unhealthy Diet ◽  
Low And Middle Income

NCD causes an estimated 35 million deaths annually and accounts for 60% of all deaths globally, of which 80% is in low-and-middle-income countries (LMIC). NCDs will account for 80% of the global burden of disease by 2020. And will be responsible for seven out of every ten deaths in LMIC, more than double the current trend today. NCD is no longer an emerging problem in developing countries, it is assuming an alarming dimension, and it's taking on the proportion of an epidemic. The known risk factors for significant NCDs are well documented. The critical risk factors are tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and harmful use of alcohol. To reverse the current trend that leads to an increase in poor dietary pattern, sedentary lifestyle, tobacco use, and harmful alcohol use- will require policies that transcend the health sector and policy change in different areas such as finance, urban planning, education, agriculture, and transportation.

scholarly journals Community awareness of stroke, hypertension and modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Nkonya-Wurupong, Ghana

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Murray ◽  
Carol King ◽  
Cecilia Sorenson ◽  
Elaine Bunick ◽  
Renee King
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Internet Radio ◽  
Lifestyle Choices ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Educational Sources

Hypertension and other non-communicable diseases are growing risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke in lowand middle-income countries like Ghana who are experiencing the effects of rapid urbanization and globalization. Awareness and education may help reduce the population’s exposure to modifiable risk-factors. A survey from a central clinic outside the city of Ho, in the Volta region investigates participants’ level of awareness and education surrounding hypertension and stroke. It provides important information about the approach to education and preventing modifiable risk factors. A central clinic in Nkonya-Wurupong, Ghana, evaluated 1671 patients in July 2016, and a group of 302 adults over the age of 18 provided a convenience sampling. The survey examined three main areas: demographics, medical history, and evaluation of knowledge with respect to stroke and cardiovascular risk factors. 18.5% of participants demonstrated hypertension (BP ³ 140/90). 30% of those with hypertension were female. Thirty-five percent believed hypertension was a risk factor for stroke, and only 26% were currently medicated for hypertension. Poor diet, obesity and alcohol were the most frequently identified risk factors for stroke and 86% of participants felt that it was preventable. However, diet, heart disease, smoking, obesity, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle or alcohol were not uniformly identified as stroke risk factors. One-sided weakness was the only symptom the group associated with stroke. Other symptoms included in the survey were headache, slurred speech, visual changes, dizziness, and facial droop. Educational resources included TV, school, internet, radio, medical books and health professionals and 7% responded that they had never been educated about stroke and its risk-factors. Knowledge of hypertensive consequences including cardiovascular disease and stroke varies significantly along with stroke identification and educational sources. However, many indicated that stroke is due to lifestyle and can be prevented. It is unclear what respondents believe these lifestyle choices are. This data suggests there are major areas where healthcare education is needed. Discerning baseline health in developing countries will become increasingly important when evaluating an area for health resource allocation including patient health education programs

scholarly journals Effectiveness of community health worker training programmes for cardiovascular disease management in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. e015529 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marwa Abdel-All ◽  
Barbara Putica ◽  
Deversetty Praveen ◽  
Seye Abimbola ◽  
Rohina Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Training Programmes

IntroductionCommunity health workers (CHWs) are increasingly being tasked to prevent and manage cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its risk factors in underserved populations in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs); however, little is known about the required training necessary for them to accomplish their role. This review aimed to evaluate the training of CHWs for the prevention and management of CVD and its risk factors in LMICs.MethodsA search strategy was developed in line with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, and five electronic databases (Medline, Global Health, ERIC, EMBASE and CINAHL) were searched to identify peer-reviewed studies published until December 2016 on the training of CHWs for prevention or control of CVD and its risk factors in LMICs. Study characteristics were extracted using a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and quality assessed using Effective Public Health Practice Project’s Quality Assessment Tool. The search, data extraction and quality assessment were performed independently by two researchers.ResultsThe search generated 928 articles of which 8 were included in the review. One study was a randomised controlled trial, while the remaining were before–after intervention studies. The training methods included classroom lectures, interactive lessons, e-learning and online support and group discussions or a mix of two or more. All the studies showed improved knowledge level post-training, and two studies demonstrated knowledge retention 6 months after the intervention.ConclusionThe results of the eight included studies suggest that CHWs can be trained effectively for CVD prevention and management. However, the effectiveness of CHW trainings would likely vary depending on context given the differences between studies (eg, CHW demographics, settings and training programmes) and the weak quality of six of the eight studies. Well-conducted mixed-methods studies are needed to provide reliable evidence about the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of training programmes for CHWs.

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