Non-communicable disease risk factor profile among Fishermen community of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu: a cross sectional study

Annadurai, Kalaivani; Balan, N; Ranaganathan, Karnaboopathy

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20180255

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“…An Indonesian cross-sectional study also showed waist circumference was associated with blood glucose levels [37]. Higher salt intake was associated with higher prevalence of hypertension in coastal rural communities in India [38, 39]. The most recent Malaysian nationally representative data (MANS 2014) on nutrient intake showed that the indigenous population in Sabah had a higher median sodium intake (2026 mg) compared to the national median (1935 mg) [40].…”

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Non-communicable diseases among low income adults in rural coastal communities in Eastern Sabah, Malaysia

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Background Rural coastal communities in Sabah are still overly represented in the hardcore poor economic status. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia among adults, in relation to economic status. Methods A cross-sectional study using stratified random sampling was conducted in seven coastal villages in Semporna, Sabah: Kabogan Laut, Salimbangun, Pekalangan, Pokas, Tampi-Tampi Timbayan, Sum Sum and Selinggit. Socio-demographic data were obtained via interviewer administered questionnaires in Sabah Malay creole. Anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose and blood lipids were obtained. Results A total of 330 adults (133 males, 197 females) completed the study. Mean age was 43.7 ± 15.8 years. Most participants (87%) were living below the Poverty Line Income. Median per capita household income was RM83.33/month (≈ USD20/month). The number of newly diagnosed cases of hypercholesterolemia was 40.6%, diabetes mellitus was 5.8%, and hypertension was 24.5%. Adults from the hardcore poor economic status (household income ≤RM760/month (≈USD183/month) were the most represented in those who did not have a blood pressure, blood sugar and blood lipids check in the 12 months preceding the study (Χ 2 , p < 0.01). Adults from hardcore poor economic status were also the most represented in undiagnosed hypertension and uncontrolled blood pressure among those diagnosed (Χ 2 , p = 0.013). Among diabetics from the hardcore poor group, the undiagnosed fasting blood glucose was 11.2 ± 4.5 compared to 5.1 ± 0.6 mmol/L for diagnosed diabetics (p < 0.001). Among hypercholesterolemics from the hardcore poor group, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol values were significantly higher in the undiagnosed group compared to the diagnosed group (p < 0.001). Conclusion Many people in this rural coastal community were unaware that they had high cholesterol level (40.6%) and elevated blood pressure (24.5%). Routine health check is not common among low income adults in rural coastal communities in Semporna. The findings suggest public health initiatives should emphasize access to and the necessity of routine health checks for those aged 40 years.

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Non-communicable diseases among low income adults in rural coastal communities in Eastern Sabah, Malaysia

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“…The mean number of cigarattes/bedis/cigars smoked was 5 per day which was almost similar to the result obtained in a study done among the fishermen community of Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. 14 The minimum recommended consumption of fruits and vegetables is 5 servings of each per week. 12 59.3% of individuals consumed ≥5 servings of fruits per week and 85.2% of them consumed ≥5 servings of vegetables which was remarkably high compared to other studies done in different parts of the country.…”

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Prevalence of non communicable disease risk factors among male to female transgenders: a cross sectional study

Shenoy

Vaishnavi

Rajan

et al. 2019

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Non communicable diseases are responsible for a high proportion of deaths and disabilities. The major risk factors attributed to this are smoking, heavy alcohol drinking, inadequate fruit, and vegetable consumptions, and physical inactivity. While there are data available to understand the prevalence of non-communicable risk factors among men and women, there is no data among transgender community. Hence this study was conducted to assess the prevalence of NCD risk factors among the male-to-female transgender community. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted among 54 transwomen who had been registered with two social welfare organizations for transgender community in Chennai. The risk factor was assessed using WHO STEPS instrument. Results: Among the transwomen, 16.7% were currently smoking tobacco, while 18.5% were using smokeless forms of tobacco. Alcohol consumption was observed in 44.4% of the population. 62.9% of them were not involved in any kind of exerting physical activity for recreation. 25.9% had undergone hormone supplementation for gender affirmation. Prevalence of obesity was 20.4% in the study population. The prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and hypercholesterolemia was 11.1%, 5.6% and 7.4% respectively. Conclusions: High Prevalence of certain risk factors such as smokeless tobacco usage, alcohol consumption and hormone supplementation were seen among the male-to-female transgender community compared to the general population. Targeted interventions must be made so that specific attention is given to the transgender community in various NCD programs by the government. They must also be supported and accepted by every member of this society.

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“…They further reported fisheries addicted to bidi/cigarette and liquor were 11% and 65% respectively and 10% in both bidi/cigarette and liquor 16 . Study in Tamil Nadu by Annadurai et al (2018) pointed out that among the fisheries 17.1% were smoking tobacco user and 22.9% smokeless tobacco user 27,28 . Kadam (2015) showed that smoking, betel-nut chewing and alcohol consumption in fishermen community are common habits 15 .…”

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“…Their study also showed that fluorosis had high in aged and male fisheries among tobacco and alcohol addicted group 36 . Study by Annadurai et al (2018) revealed that hypertension had l39.05% due to high intake of salt from dry fish intake 27 .…”

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“…In the study of Annadurai et al (2018), nutritional status of fisheries was reported as underweight, overweight, obese stage-1 and obese stage-2 by 16.2%, 37.6%, 3.8% and 1.4% respectively 27 and the nutritional status was measured in terms of body mass index (BMI) 40 . Sengupta and Sahoo (2011) reported in their study about nutritional status of fishermen in terms of BMI and BSA, though BMI had not significantly differed compared to control group.…”

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Socio-demographic profile, nutritional and health status of fishermen: A Review

Rahaman

Samanta

Banerjee

et al. 2021

Bangladesh J Med Sci

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Fisheries sector is considered as fast-growing sector in India. At present fish production has increased over time, but it doesn’t change the economic conditions of the fishing community. Fisheries’ daily income is very low and varied depending upon capture of fish and their income isn’t steady. Fisheries aren’t only engaged in fishing, they also engage in other jobs because fisheries get less amount of profit of margin and this occupation is not continue all over the year. Various study reported that their educational and economical status was not satisfactory. Large family sizes, lack of regularity in alternative occupation, lack of own fishing gear is the main cause of poverty of fishermen. Most of them lived in mud made house or katcha house and addicted to tobacco or alcohol. Few studies revealed the dietary iron deficiency, low iron absorption, protein and micronutrient deficiencies and infections which lead to poor nutritional status of the fisherman. Study also reported that fishermen are a special group with some unfavorable life styles and vulnerable for injuries, skin and respiratory problems, filarial and certain other diseases. Based on the literature, it may be stated that there is need to specifically target and improve the occupational lifestyle of fishermen and various interventions like nutrition and health promotion activities, educational issues to be addressed. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(4) 2021 p.707-713

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Non-communicable disease risk factor profile among Fishermen community of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu: a cross sectional study

Cited by 13 publications

References 6 publications

Non-communicable diseases among low income adults in rural coastal communities in Eastern Sabah, Malaysia

Non-communicable diseases among low income adults in rural coastal communities in Eastern Sabah, Malaysia

Prevalence of non communicable disease risk factors among male to female transgenders: a cross sectional study

Socio-demographic profile, nutritional and health status of fishermen: A Review

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