A study of non-communicable diseases risk factors among the tribal population of Lefunga block, Tripura: cross sectional study

Kumar, Aman; Choudhury, R.K.; Yadav, Sushma

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“…In south Asia Bangladesh is a lower middle income country with a population of over 160 million in 2015; while infectious diseases are still prevalent, the burden of NCDs is also increasing, even among the poor [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] . Population-based NCD risk factor surveys using a standardised method from the WHO called the STEP wise approach to surveillance (STEPS) 11 had been conducted four times in the past in Bangladesh.…”

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Behavioural Risk Factors of Non-Communicable Diseases among Rural Population in a Selected Area of Dhaka City

2022

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Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is considered as an emerging public health problem recognized as threats. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to determine the behavioural risk factors of non-communicable diseases (NCD) and socio-demographic factors among rural population in Bangladesh. Methodology: This descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted among 186 participants who were selected purposively in Keranigonj Upazila of Dhaka District and lasted for 15 days from 15th May to 30th May 2019. The data was collected by using a semi structured questionnaire employing purposive technique. Results: A total number of 186 respondent’s were recruited for this study. Regarding physical activity 118(73.75%) of the respondents do physical work 5 to 10 hours per day. Majority of the respondents (48.92%) use table salt whereas 17(9.13%) cases should not. Regarding smoking among male respondents of 41(53.24%) cases were current smokers. Regarding smokeless tobacco 111(59.67%) respondents were current users 64(34.40%) were non-users. Current study showed 14(18.18%) females and 11(10.09%) males were overweight (BMI>25kg/m2). Knowledge regarding risk factors about NCD study showed that knowledge regarding diabetes, cancer and hypertention respondent gave multiple response. Again 76(40.86%) respondents gave the history excess sweet intake and 69(37.09%) respondents for smoking 17(9.13%) had no idea, 77(41.39%) respondents responed hypertention is due to smoking 42(22.58%) respondents had no knowledge about cancer and 71(38.17%) respondents responsed due to intake of unhealthy diet whereas 58(31.18%) they did not about the risk factor of cancer. Conclusion: The increasing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in different population groups urges continuous survey to exclude risk factors. In the study area increasing awareness about NCDs through accepted and appropriate strategies need to be implemented. Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research, January 2022;9(1):9-15

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Behavioural Risk Factors of Non-Communicable Diseases among Rural Population in a Selected Area of Dhaka City

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Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases in Maharashtra Urban Slums

Aparna V. S. (4f6acc7b-355b-477f-8a54-2c7f8428691f,

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2023

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The prevalence of “non-communicable diseases (NCDs)” including diabetes and heart disease is on the rise, both worldwide and in India. Because HIV affects people of both sexes everywhere, it poses a significant problem for all health care systems right now. Unplanned rapid urbanization, globalization of unhealthy lifestyles, and ageing population are the reasons for the development of these diseases. Physical inactivity and diets that are unhealthy result in increased blood glucose, raised blood pressure, obesity, and elevated blood lipids. All these metabolic risk factors can lead to cardiovascular disease, one of the leading non-communicable diseases (NCD) which cause premature deaths. Tobacco and alcohol use, lack of exercise, poor diet, and high blood pressure are some of the most important causes of NCDs. The high prevalence of NCDs in India is mostly attributable to the prevalence of overweight and obesity as well as excessive blood glucose and abnormal serum cholesterol. If such risks are adequately addressed, premature mortality in India from NCDs might be decreased.

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Perception of Noncommunicable Diseases Among the Tribals of the Gudalur Valley, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

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Sunny

Sambhalwar

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Introduction: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) pose a significant burden on global health with the increasing prevalence in rural and tribal communities. Although several studies show an alarming trend in adverse outcomes in Indian tribes, there have been only a few reports assessing their perception of NCDs. This study was conducted to address this gap to design better health strategies to reduce the burden of NCDs among the tribal communities. Methodology: This was a hospital-based cross-sectional descriptive study done in Gudalur Adivasi Hospital in The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. The study participants included the five tribal communities belonging to the Particularly Vulnerable Group (formerly Primitive Tribal Group) living in the Gudalur and Pandalur Taluks. After approval from the Ethics committee of the Association for Health Welfare in the Nilgiris (ASHWINI), the data were collected using a predesigned, semi-structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. The results were entered into an Excel sheet and exported to SPSS software (version 19) for the analysis. Results: The interviewed tribals belonged to the Paniya tribe (54%), Bettakurumba tribe (25%), Moolakurumba tribe (7%), Kattunayakan tribe (6%), and Irula tribe (8%) of whom 43% were illiterate. Seventy-eight percent of the tribals were aware of the presence of NCDs in their community. The most common source of information is ASHWINI and the other health care facilities. The association of unhealthy diet and family history with NCDs was reported by 72% and 25% of the interviewed tribals, respectively. However, the other risk factors like lack of physical activity (7%), old age (2%), and environmental factors (3%) were poorly understood. Similarly, the association between alcohol, tobacco, and NCDs was acknowledged by only 10% and 4% of the interviewed tribals. The importance of screening was understood by 72% of the interviewed tribals. Conclusion: This study showed that there is a severe lack of awareness of NCDs among the tribal population of the Gudalur and Pandalur taluks of the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu. The importance of health promotion in reducing the burden of NCDs is well recognized. There is an urgent need for implementing adequate strategies to correct the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the tribal communities towards NCDs.

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A study of non-communicable diseases risk factors among the tribal population of Lefunga block, Tripura: cross sectional study

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Behavioural Risk Factors of Non-Communicable Diseases among Rural Population in a Selected Area of Dhaka City

Behavioural Risk Factors of Non-Communicable Diseases among Rural Population in a Selected Area of Dhaka City

Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases in Maharashtra Urban Slums

Perception of Noncommunicable Diseases Among the Tribals of the Gudalur Valley, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

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