scholarly journals Bangladesh is Experiencing Double Burden with Infectious Diseases and Non-communicable Diseases (NCD's): An Issue of Emerging Epidemics

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
SM Rashed-ul Islam ◽  
Farhana Rahman ◽  
Md Mahmudur Rahman Siddiqui
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Double Burden ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Lifestyle Choices ◽  
Healthy Life Style

Unlike many low and middle income countries, double burden diseases are serious problem in Bangladesh. Recently, proper understanding and the need for joint interventions against both infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases (NCD's) has been gradually arising. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD's), diabetes, cancers and chronic lung disease are the most frequent NCD's whereas acute respiratory diseases, diarrhoea, neonatal sepsis and malaria are considered as infectious disease so far. Excess calories intake and unhygienic conditions are the most common risk factors, along with genetic predisposition and lifestyle choices. In addition, under nutrition in childhood also affects the human development in many aspects. The key controls of the situations are primary prevention through maintaining healthy life style during all phase of life. Action should focus controlling the risk factors in a unified fashion. Intervention at all levels of society, from communities to governments, private organizations and nongovernmental groups, is crucial for prevention by intensifying awareness of people about a perfect and healthy lifestyle. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/akmmcj.v5i1.18844 Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 5, No. 1: January 2014, Pages 46-50

Screening diagnostics of schoolchildren as a tool for determining the risk of non-communicable diseases in the educational team

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 55-60
Author(s):  
Zh. V. Sotnikova–Meleshkina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Circulatory System ◽  
Endocrine System ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Daily Regimen ◽  
Childhood Diseases ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases

Determination of risk factors due to the irrational daily regimen or its individual elements and projection the system of preventive measures onto a specific team, which differs in learning conditions, region of residence and, accordingly, a certain level of morbidity, is one of the most effective methods of prevention. The aim of the study was to determine the risk factors associated with violations of the daily regimen which lead to chronic non-communicable diseases. Using the Chi-square test according to the McNemar’s method, authors estimate the influence of violations of certain elements of the daily regimen and a healthy lifestyle on the level of pathological affection among pupils of secondary school age. By means of multiple correlation analysis authors revealed the leading pathology in the educational team in relation to the risk of the formation of non-infectious diseases, and the structure of pathological damage was represented by diseases of the circulatory system, the visual organ and adnexa, the endocrine system in the first rank positions. Based on the analysis of the elements of the daily regimen and the prevalence of its violations, a set of measures for its correction was formed, consisting of 6 blocks («Night sleep», «Hardening», «Physical activity», «Nutrition», «Visual load», «Free time»). The analysis of these measures established their maximal efficiency for neurological pathology, diseases of the cardiovascular system and respiratory organs — precisely those that occupy the first rank positions in the structure of the prevalence of childhood diseases. The development of a procedure for the timely detection of pathological conditions and the organization of effective target primary prevention of non-infectious diseases in a particular educational team with appropriate risk factors due to violation of the daily regimen becomes a significant way to reduce the level of morbidity among pupils.

scholarly journals Prevention care in educational institution: opportunities and reality

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 244-248
Author(s):  
T. V. Yakovleva ◽  
Anna A. Ivanova ◽  
V. Yu. Albitskiy
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Medical Assistance ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Main Work ◽  
School Risk Factors

The article presents the complex of measures which is included in the medical and prophylactic activity of the educational institutions as well as the main work directions ofpediatrician of the department of medical assistance to minors in the educational institution. Particular attention is paid to the identification of chronic non-communicable diseases ’ risk factors, including school risk factors, the psychologist's consultations, and motivation for the healthy lifestyle formation in children and teens.

scholarly journals The Practicality of Mobile Applications in Healthcare Administration and COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 117-130
Author(s):  
Nursyamila Zamri ◽  
Fathima Begum Syed Mohideen
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Healthcare Administration ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Mhealth Apps

Mobile health (mHealth) applications (apps) aid healthcare administration through monitoring health issues and virtually achieving personal well-being goals. There are numerous mHealth apps available; however, their usefulness is unclear. Furthermore, older age groups may be unfamiliar with mHealth apps. Therefore, the purpose of this literature review is to provide an overview of the practicality of mHealth apps in healthcare administration. mHealth apps carry important roles for non-communicable and infectious diseases, primarily during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, people with different backgrounds or ages need to understand to utilise mHealth apps, particularly the ‘MySejahtera’ app. Thus, the classifications, functions, advantages, and disadvantages of mHealth apps are addressed. The information was obtained from a variety of electronic databases, including PUBMED, Google Scholar, UpToDate, and web sources. Several journals, books, articles, and reports were retrieved and analysed based on their relevance from May 2011 to November 2020. Non-communicable diseases, particularly chronic diseases, can be assisted by mHealth as the unique interaction via mHealth apps assist patients in executing optimistic behaviours towards a healthy lifestyle. In the case of COVID-19, this review emphasises the importance of the ‘MySejahtera’ app, which is actively being used in Malaysia to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. This article also discusses mHealth apps’ effectiveness and how Malaysians used the ‘MySejahtera’ app during the COVID-19 pandemic. More secure apps, comparable to the ‘MySejahtera’ app are required to manage infectious diseases like COVID-19 and non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus since the number of mobile app users will continue to grow worldwide.

scholarly journals Challenges and opportunities to tackle the rising prevalence of diet-related non-communicable diseases in Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 78 (4) ◽  
pp. 506-512 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor O. Owino
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Burden Of Disease ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Double Burden ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Hiv Aids

Africa is experiencing a sharp rise in non-communicable diseases (NCD) related to rapid globalisation and urbanisation leading to shifts in dietary and lifestyle patterns characterised by increased energy intake and physical inactivity. However, unlike more resource-endowed regions, Africa has a double burden of disease: NCD co-exist with infectious diseases including lower respiratory tract infections, HIV/AIDS and diarrhoeal diseases. The African economy is also relatively weaker, making it difficult to cope with this burden. It is postulated that NCD will soon overtake infectious diseases as the number one cause of death in the African region. The recognition of NCD as diseases and obesity as a related risk factor is weak in Africa, compounded by stigma associated with wasting in HIV/AIDS and obesity being perceived as a sign of wealth, achievement and care. There is also a dearth of data on overweight and obesity in the region and little knowledge that infant feeding practices, such as breast-feeding, are linked to reduced risk of NCD in both children and mothers. While complex multi-sectoral approaches to address this NCD menace are needed, Africa may benefit from taking simple initial steps to address NCD risk factors including: (1) behaviour change communication to challenge perceptions on NCD; (2) promoting and protecting breast-feeding; (3) formulating policies and regulations limiting wide availability of unhealthy foods; (4) mainstream nutrition education in school curricula and (5) collection of accurate data based on indicators that can reflect the double burden of disease and malnutrition; and fostering multi-sectoral actions against NCD.

Non-communicable diseases in childhood

2018 ◽  
pp. 200-203
Author(s):  
Jessica Mvula ◽  
Takondwa Chimowa ◽  
Elizabeth Molyneux ◽  
Bernadette O’Hare
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sickle Cell Disease ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Life Course Approach ◽  
Unhealthy Diet

The focus is on the most common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low and middle-income countries, including asthma, cancer, diabetes, rheumatic fever, and sickle cell disease. It reviews the burden of disease, the global targets, and the challenges in prevention, screening, diagnosis, and management, largely due to limited resources and their low priority relative to other conditions. The chapter proposes a life-course approach to the prevention of adult NCDs due to tobacco use, alcohol abuse, unhealthy diet, and lack of physical activity, as lifestyle habits are often established in childhood and adolescence. The importance of government policies to prioritise prevention of NCDs by limiting the sale of harmful products using tax policies and the use of the revenue generated to promote healthy lifestyle and to strengthen health systems is emphasised.

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 Frequency and Awareness of Risk Factors of Non-Communicable Diseases among University Students in Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamudha Parveen Rahamathulla ◽  
Mohemmed Sha M
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
University Students ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Creative Commons

Background and Objective: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developed countries. This study has evaluated the frequency of the risk factors of NCDs and its awareness among students in a University in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 374 female students of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University in Wadi Al Dawaser, Saudi Arabia. The study was carried out for a duration of six months, from August 2019 to January 2020. Standard self-administered questionnaire, anthropometric and biochemical parameters were used for data collection, analysed through SPSS version 20.0. Results: The mean age of the students was 20.6 years. The results showed that 64.7% of students were physically inactive, 52.4% spend more than two hours watching TV. The intake of adequate amount of fruits (14%) and vegetables (6.8%) was very little.  Junk food was consumed >11 times per week by 37.1%. The prevalence of overweight and severe obesity was 25.9% and 5.1% respectively. Blood sugar analysis showed 1.1% had pre-diabetes and 0.8% had diabetes. About 56.2% of students had no knowledge about NCDs and their risk factors. Conclusion: A high prevalence of risk factors for NCDs was found among students. Awareness programs about healthy lifestyle practices; periodic screening of school and college students at regular intervals with appropriate advice are warranted to control the rising epidemic of NCDs. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.36.4.2400 How to cite this:Rahamathulla MP, Sha MM. Frequency and Awareness of Risk Factors of Non-Communicable Diseases among University Students in Saudi Arabia. Pak J Med Sci. 2020;36(4):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.36.4.2400 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

scholarly journals Model for comprehensive management of patients and family members with noncommunicable diseases.

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania Ivette Domínguez-Isidro ◽  
Crystell Guadalupe Guzmán-Priego ◽  
Juan Antonio Cordova Hernández ◽  
David Del Valle-Laveaga ◽  
Juan Manuel Muñoz Cano
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Comprehensive Care ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Comprehensive Management ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Healthy Life Style

Introduction. Non-communicable diseases associated with diet are preventable and manageable with comprehensive pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment. However, in Tabasco, as in Mexico, and many countries, these diseases increase in prevalence, as well as the severity of their complications and increase the lability of patients to others such as covid-19, in a syndemic. This is why projects are needed to promote this comprehensive care. Methods. It is a descriptive, cross-sectional investigation for the elaboration of the strategic planning of a High Specialty Hospital oriented to non-communicable diseases. A diagnosis was made in a first stage from which a proposal was elaborated. Results. The diagnosis showed that medical graduates need to learn how to be leaders to accompany their patients to the achievement of treatment goals. A comprehensive care project was designed. It consists of services for the acceptance of the disease, education for a healthy lifestyle, learning for the selection of dishes and products for sustainability, supported by a collection of videos and podcasts prepared for this project, as well as follow-up to keep the patients and their families in the service. Indicators were developed according to results. Conclusions. The construction of a comprehensive management of patients to reduce progression, the number of patients and prevent secondary and tertiary organic damage, is a priority for the reconfiguration of services.   Keywords. Progression; Prevention; Healthy life style; Social marketing; Leadership

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document