scholarly journals Prevalence of risk factors of non-communicable diseases among rural population of Bidar

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 2681
Author(s):  
Mahesh B. Tondare ◽  
Naveenkumar G. Havale ◽  
Rahul C. Bedre ◽  
Pallavi Kesari
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
World Health ◽  
Status Report ◽  
Socioeconomic Class ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Physical Measurements ◽  
Lower Socioeconomic ◽  
Unskilled Workers

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) global status report on NCDs in 2010 showed that NCDs are the highest leading cause of death over the developed and developing countries. More than 36 million people died from NCDs in 2008 from cardiovascular diseases (48%), cancers (21%), chronic respiratory diseases (12%), and diabetes (3%). Methods: The present study carried out among 2957 rural population in rural field practice area of department of community medicine. Using the WHO STEPS approach, information on risk factors of non-communicable diseases (NCD) like socio demographic, behavioural, physiological and physical measurements were obtained through standardized protocol. Results: Among the 2957 people studied 48.6% were in age group of 15–35 years. 68.1% were having education below secondary/higher secondary. 47.2% belonged to lower middle and 39.6% belonged to lower socioeconomic class. 44.8% of them were either farmers or labour/ unskilled workers. In the studied population 29.93% were currently using tobacco either in the form of chewing or smoking, among these 98.42% were males. 27.29% were currently consuming alcohol, of these males comprised 97.77%. Among the studied population 13.3% were hypertensive and 3.42% were diabetics. Conclusions: In this study majority belonged to lower middle or lower socioeconomic class, with occupation as either farmer or labour/ unskilled workers. Among those who consumed tobacco and alcohol as risk factors for NCD, majority were males. The prevalence of hypertension was more compared to diabetes. 

scholarly journals Profile of risk factors for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in a highly urbanized district of India: Findings from Puducherry district-wide STEPS Survey, 2019–20

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. e0245254
Author(s):  
Parthibane Sivanantham ◽  
Jayaprakash Sahoo ◽  
Subitha Lakshminarayanan ◽  
Zachariah Bobby ◽  
Sitanshu Sekhar Kar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
World Health ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Physical Measurements

Introduction Rapid urbanization and industrialization drives the rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) worldwide that are characterized by uptake of unhealthy lifestyle such as tobacco and alcohol use, physical inactivity and unhealthy diet. In India, the prevalence of various NCDs and its risk factors shows wide variations across geographic regions necessitating region-specific evidence for population-based prevention and control of NCDs. Objective To estimate the prevalence of behavioral and biological risk factors of NCDs among adult population (18–69 years) in the Puducherry district located in Southern part of India. Methodology We surveyed adults using the World Health Organization (WHO) prescribed STEPwise approach to NCD surveillance (STEPS) during February 2019 to February 2020. A total of 2560 individuals were selected from urban and rural areas (50 clusters in each) through multi-stage cluster random sampling method. STEPS instrument was used to assess behavioral and physical measurements. Fasting blood sample was collected to estimate biochemical risk factors (Diabetes, Hypercholesterolemia) of NCDs. Results Among men, alcohol use 40.4% (95% CI: 37.4–43.4) was almost twice higher compared to tobacco use 24.4% (95% CI: 21.7–26.9). Nearly half of the population was physically inactive 45.8% (95% CI: 43.8–47.8) and obese 46.1% (95% CI: 44–48.1). Hypertension and diabetes mellitus were present among one-third 33.6% (95% CI: 31.6–35.5) and one-fourth 26.7% (95% CI: 24.1–29.1) of the population which were significantly higher among men (37.1% vs 30.8% and 31.6% vs 23.2% respectively). Physical inactivity and overweight/obesity increased with increasing education levels. Tobacco and alcohol use was more common among men, whereas physical inactivity with obesity and hypercholesterolemia was higher among women. Conclusion We found high prevalence of various NCDs and its risk factors among the adult population of Puducherry district.

scholarly journals Prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases among adult population in district Amritsar of Punjab

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 2873
Author(s):  
Kanwal Preet Kaur Gill ◽  
Priyanka Devgun ◽  
Shyam Lal Mahajan ◽  
Harpreet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
World Health ◽  
Training Centre ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Physical Measurements

Background: The burden of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is rising rapidly all over the world. World Health Organization recommends surveillance of risk factors in different countries so that appropriate intervention is implemented to cut down the morbidity and mortality from NCDs. Hence, the presented study was planned with the objective of assessing the prevalence of common modifiable risk factors for NCDs in district Amritsar of Punjab.Methods: The study was conducted in Urban Health Training Centre of Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar. Sample size of 400 was calculated by adopting WHO Stepwise approach to surveillance guidelines. Behavioural risk factors, physical measurements and biochemical measurements were studied. Data was collected, compiled and analyzed by using SPSS 19.0 for windows evaluation version. Results: Majority of study subjects (98.75%) were taking inadequate vegetable and fruit servings irrespective of their age, gender, place of residence and educational status. The prevalence of physical exercise was also very low with only 86 (21.5%) of study subjects doing minimum recommended physical exercise. Among men, 27% of them were drinking alcohol, but among women, there was only one. Prevalence of smoking was very low (1.5%). Nearly one third (30.7%) of study subjects were overweight, 13.3% were obese, 35.3% were hyperglycemic and 36.7% were hypertensive. The prevalence of all these risk factors was found to be higher in higher age group.Conclusions: Low physical activity coupled with poor fruits and vegetables intake and alcohol consumption along with high prevalence of obesity, diabetes and hypertension is worrisome and needs to be addressed effectively.

scholarly journals Theoretical grounds for assessing health risks factors caused by self-isolation

2021 ◽  
pp. 143-150
Author(s):  
O.V. Mitrokhin ◽  
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N.A. Ermakova ◽  
E.V. Belova ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Risk Factors ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Theoretical Substantiation ◽  
Isolation Index

Billions of people had to face self-isolation for several months due to COVID-19 pandemic; given that, it seems quite vital to provide theoretical grounds for sanitary-hygienic health risk assessment. Our research objects were people who had to self-isolate during CIVID-19 pandemic. In our research we provided theoretical substantiation for priority health risk factors determined by hypodynamia, hypoxia, improper nutrition, distorted work and leisure regime, and psychoemotional strain. These factors can result in growing morbidity with non-communicable diseases among population. Our research goal was to give theoretical grounds for sanitary-hygienic assessment of health risk factors caused by self-isolation, to reveal priority health risk factors causing morbidity with non-communicable diseases, and to give recommendations on how to prevent it. We applied analytical, information, and statistical procedures in our research. Data were obtained from regulatory and legal documents on sanitary-hygienic standardization in the Russian Federation, specifically, data on nutrition hygiene, occupational hygiene, children and teenagers hygiene, etc.; we also revised scientific works published by Russian and foreign authors and analyzed documents issued by the World Health Organization as well as by public healthcare authorities in different countries during COVID-19 pandemic. When developing theoretical grounds for sanitary-hygienic assessment of health risk factors causing morbidity with non-communicable diseases due to self-isolation, we determined priority risk factors and suggested certain hygienic criteria for assessing self-isolation. We provided theoretical substantiation for a suggested hygienic self-isolation index and its score estimate. The existing system for sanitary-hygienic standardization in the RF fixes requirements for nutrition, work, and leisure regime as well as people’s physical activity; it was applied for performing hygienic assessment of self-isolation and self-isolation index score estimates. We suggested certain activities aimed at minimizing health risks under self-isolation; these activities were based on sanitary-hygienic standards. Since hypodynamia and hypoxia are primary sanitary-hygienic health risk factors, we suggest sticking to adequate nutrition with optimal energy capacity, proper physical activity, as well as proper work and leisure regimes.

scholarly journals Nutrition as risk factor for development of chronic non-communicable diseases

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-53
Author(s):  
Vesna Lazić ◽  
Biljana Mijović ◽  
Miloš Maksimović
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
World Health ◽  
Metabolic Risk Factor ◽  
Metabolic Risk ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
The World ◽  
Unhealthy Diet

Chronic non-communicable diseases are diseases that arise as a response of the human body to a number of factors, the most important of which are ecological and socio-economic factors. According to the World Health Organization, their classification is based on mortality and morbidity statistics. The top four leading causes of death are as follows: cardiovascular diseases, malignancies, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) present a global public health problem, leading to over 40 million deaths a year, whereby the population aged 30 to 69 years account for one third of the total number of deaths. Risk factors for the development of chronic NCDs can be divided into metabolic and environmental ones. Metabolic risk factors include hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia and obesity. Environmental risk factors include: alcohol and tobacco consumption, followed by physical inactivity and unhealthy diet. Unhealthy diet, apart from posing a risk for the development of NCDs, is also the cause of metabolic risk factor development, namely hypertension and obesity. The world nutritional authorities are focused on making dietary recommendations to prevent the rising trend and subsequently reduce morbidity from NCDs.

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Non-communicable Diseases among Adults of 25-65 Years at Kakamega County General Hospital, Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 274
Author(s):  
Monicah Njambi Kibe ◽  
Gordon Nguka ◽  
Silvenus Konyole
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Physical Measurements ◽  
Lipid Parameters

In Kenya the growing number of premature deaths with half of all hospital admissions and 33% of all deaths are associated with Non-communicable diseases. The study determined the physical measurements and lipid parameters of adults 25-65 years at Kakamega County General Hospital. Data was collected using the WHO STEPs Instrument: Physical measurements assessed were Mid Upper Arm Circumference, Waist Hip measurements, Body mass Index and blood pressure. The study significance level was 0.05.  Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Descriptive statistics was used. χ<sup>2</sup> test of independence was used to find out the relationship between anthropometric measurements and lipid parameters. Data was presented in form of tables, figures and texts. There was a significant relationship between BMI and Triglycerideχ<sup>2</sup> (12, N=60)= 25.752 P=0.012, BMI and LDLχ<sup>2</sup>(8,N=60)=19.312 p=0.013, BMI and Total Cholesterol χ<sup>2</sup>(8, N=60)=18.694 p=0.017, MUAC and HDL χ<sup>2</sup>(4, N=60) =14.446 p=0.006, WHR and Total Cholesterol χ<sup>2</sup>(2, N=60)=17.985 p=0.000, WHR and LDL χ<sup>2</sup>(2, N=60)=15.246p=0.000. The study advocated for policies to reduce the incidences of risk factors for NCDs which will assist in achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. Kenyan population are in need of screening for risks associated with NCDs.

scholarly journals Risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases: A follow-up model

2002 ◽  
Vol 55 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 470-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaroslava Hovan-Somborac
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
World Health ◽  
Medical Documentation ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Basic Medical

Chronic non-communicable diseases are caused by interaction between numerous environmental and socio-economic factors and biological response of the human body. They are gaining importance due to the fact that they largely depend on common risk factors, of which more than 70% can be prevented. In 1996, an integrated health prevention program for chronic non-communicable disease based on the Aims of the World Health Organization ?Health for all in the 21st century? was designed in the Republic of Serbia. This program concerns the whole population and measures for its implementation. For its successful realization it is necessary to define standard procedures: uniform terminology, diagnostics, therapy and rehabilitation, its risk factors. The aim of this study was to establish data from basic medical documentation of the primary health care and propose a more efficient and effective evidence, as well as to establish a program for surveillance, prevention and control of mass non-communicable diseases within the existing medical documentation. The data were gathered from medical records of the general practice and occupational health services. A special questionnaire was designed to register data from medical records. Medical records of general practice and occupational health service in Kikinda have been analyzed. The existing medical documentation is insufficient regarding data necessary for evidence, surveillance and analysis of risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases. A follow-up model for surveillance and evidence of risk factors in basic medical documentation, which should be incorporated in routine statistical reports, would actively include medical professionals - doctors and medical staff in prevention and detection of risk factors.

scholarly journals A New Look at the Role of Behavioral Risk Factors in the Development of Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases on the Example of Arterial Hypertension

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (38) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Gulzhan Mukhanova ◽  
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Nurlan Imambayev ◽  
Marina Bakirova ◽  
Laura Sakhanova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
The Body ◽  
World Health ◽  
Behavioral Risk Factors ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Number Of Patients

Abstract According to the world health organization, the prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases has reached epidemic proportions. In today’s world there is a significant increase in the number of patients with arterial hypertension annually. The reasons for the development of this disease, in addition to adverse environmental conditions, are a number of factors related to the lifestyle of a person, as well as behavioral risk factors (bad habits) that provoke violations of the body’s functions and, as a result, the development of the disease. The most significant of them are: overweight, excessive salt consumption, smoking and alcohol abuse, and sedentary lifestyle. These factors are manageable, because as a result of corrective measures, it is possible to reduce their negative impact on the body or to eliminate it completely. In this regard, raising public awareness and actively combating manageable risk factors at the state level is crucial for arterial hypertension prevention. Key words: non-communicable diseases, arterial hypertension, arterial pressure, cardiovascular diseases, risk factors.

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