Comparative analysis of the rate of nutrition-related risk factors for noncommunicable diseases detected during health surveys among certain adult population groups of Russia in 2013 and 2016

Hyperhomocysteinaemia (HHcy) is an independent risk factor for major cardiovascular diseases, but data on the prevalence and predictors of HHcy in low- and middle-income countries like Ethiopia are scant. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of HHcy and associated risk factors in the Ethiopian adult population. A cross-sectional survey on risks of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) using the STEPwise approach to surveillance (STEPS) survey was conducted between April and June 2015. A total of 4,175 study participants were surveyed. Serum homocysteine (Hcy) and metabolic profile were determined using Cobas Integra 400 Plus and CardioChek PA analyzer, respectively. Factors associated with HHcy were determined using logistic regression. The mean serum tHcy concentration was 14.6 μmol/L, with 16.4 μmol/L in males and 13.4 μmol/L in females. Overall, 38% had HHcy, with figures in males (49%) higher than females (30%). Increased age, being male, and high blood pressure and/or taking blood pressure medication, as well as low consumption of fruit and/or vegetables, were independent risk factors for HHcy. In conclusion, the prevalence of HHcy among the adult Ethiopian population is alarmingly high. Improving diets through the promotion of fruit and vegetable consumption is needed to reduce the risk of NCDs.

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National prevalence of oral HPV infection and related risk factors in the U.S. adult population

Oral Diseases ◽

10.1111/j.1601-0825.2011.01892.x ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 430-441 ◽

Cited By ~ 39

Author(s):

AE Sanders ◽

GD Slade ◽

LL Patton

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Adult Population ◽

Hpv Infection ◽

Related Risk ◽

Oral Hpv ◽

National Prevalence ◽

The U.S

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Prevalence of Risk Factors of non-communicable Diseases in an Adult Population of Rural Bangladesh

Cardiovascular Journal ◽

10.3329/cardio.v10i2.36279 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 126-134

Author(s):

Palash Chandra Banik ◽

M Mostafa Zaman ◽

Jasimuddin Ahmed ◽

Sohel Reza Choudhury ◽

Mohammad Moniruzzaman

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Adult Population ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Capillary Blood ◽

Blood Cholesterol ◽

Noncommunicable Diseases ◽

Sample Treatment ◽

Treatment Rate

Background:A community based survey was carried out to determine the distribution of major noncommunicable diseases risk factors as well as to explore the detection and treatment rate of diabetes mellitus and hypertension in rural adult population of Bangladesh.Methods: The survey was done in2006 among 545 individualsaged 25 to 64 years randomly drawn from a village (Ekhlaspur under Chandpur district) of Bangladesh. Information on diet, physical activity, alcohol and tobacco, and treatment history for hypertension and diabetes were collected. Height, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, capillary blood glucose and total cholesterol were measured.Results: There were 269 men and 276 women with the mean age of 43.9 years (standard deviation, 11.6 years). Six in ten (62.4%) of them used tobacco in some form (smoking or smokeless), 93.7% did not consume adequate fruits and vegetables (five servings or more), and 7.4% of them had low physical activity. More than 6% were overweight or obese (BMI ≥25kg/m2) and 10% had hypertension (blood pressure ≥140/ 90 mmHg or medication). Capillary blood measurement and history of medication combined provided a prevalence of 3.1% for diabetes while prevalence of hypercholesterolemia (≥240 mg/dL) was 2.9% based on capillary blood cholesterol level alone. Less than half of hypertensive and less than one-tenth diabetes subjects were receiving treatmentfor their respective conditions.Conclusions: Prevalence of noncommunicable diseases risk factorsis fairly high even in thisruralBangladeshi sample. Treatment rate for hypertension and diabetes is quite low. Interventionsshould address lifestyle changes and treatment of diabetes and hypertension.Cardiovasc. j. 2018; 10(2): 126-134

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Re: National prevalence of oral HPV infection and related risk factors in the U.S. adult population

Oral Diseases ◽

10.1111/j.1601-0825.2012.01956.x ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 107-108 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

SR Prabhu ◽

D Wilson ◽

NW Johnson

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Adult Population ◽

Hpv Infection ◽

Related Risk ◽

Oral Hpv ◽

National Prevalence ◽

The U.S

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Obligaciones estatales en el contexto de dietas no saludables: Allanando el camino dentro del Sistema Interamericano de Derechos Humanos

Revista Internacional de Derecho Humanos ◽

10.26422/ridh.2021.1101.rio ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (01) ◽

pp. 43-72

Author(s):

Belén Ríos ◽

Isabel Barbarosa ◽

Ariadna Tovar Ramírez

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Human Rights ◽

Noncommunicable Diseases ◽

Derechos Humanos ◽

Beverage Industry ◽

Related Risk ◽

Food And Beverage Industry ◽

Food And Beverage ◽

Processed Products ◽

Rights Issue

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and disability in the Americas. NCDs are largely preventable because of the modifiable nature of their risk factors, including the elevated consumption of processed and ultra-processed products that can be traced to the recurrent practices of the food and beverage industry. This article explores diet-related risk factors to NCDs as a human rights issue that can and should be addressed within the Inter-American Human Rights System (IAHRS). In particular, we argue that States can potentially be held responsible for their failure to comply with the obligation to guarantee human rights; specifically, by not acting with due diligence through the regulation of the food and beverage industry. Moreover, we argue that States can also potentially be held responsible for failing to comply with the obligation to respect human rights, considering its complicity with the food and beverage industry.

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