Prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases in a rural population of Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Nujhat, Sanjana; Alam, Wafa; Parajuli, Ayushka; Mohsen, Wagdi Ali Mohammad; Banyira, Laurent; Gupta, Rajat Das; Sutradhar, Ipsita; Hasan, Mehedi; Mridha, Malay Kanti

doi:10.1016/s2214-109x(20)30162-5

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“…[ 7 15 ] Poor lifestyle and dietary habits may be responsible for the high prevalence of NCDs that hinders people's quality of life and productivity. [ 9 ]…”

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“…[ 8 ] Behavioral and clinical risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood glucose concentrations, dietary habits, physical inactivity, and tobacco use contribute to the prevalence of NCDs. [ 9 ] Other than these, some economic and social crises are also linked to NCDs. High rate of unemployment; unhealthy work environment, low wages, and high work load increase the rate of mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and suicide, and also pose a severe risk of cardiovascular diseases.…”

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Cross sectional study on Kashmiri tribal population: Their demo-economic status and behavioural risk factors

Ganie

Habib

Ali

et al. 2020

J Family Med Prim Care

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Background: The demographic particulars of Gujar-Bakarwals are mostly dominant on mountainous regions of Kashmir Valley. Their housing, sanitation, health care facilities are very low sub-standard than other sections of population. Behavioral risk factors including tobacco use and skipping meals are prevalent. Objective: The present study focuses on the socio-economic and demographic profile among the tribal population of Kashmir; their major risk factors of some non-communicable diseases. Methods: The study is community based cross sectional survey undertaken in selected districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Results: Around 94.3% of the tribal population fell under low income groups with an annual income of Rs. <25000 per year. Only 37.1% subjects were educated. 61.0% of tribal subjects lack access to pure drinking water and proper sanitation. Interestingly, 63–66% of the population was younger with a high prevalence of smoking among both males and females (33.3% males and 7.3%, respectively). Among non-communicable diseases, diabetes was less prevalent whereas a comparatively higher prevalence of hypertension, dyslipidemia, thyroid dysfunction, and vitamin D deficiency was present with significant associations with the risk factors. Conclusions: There is widespread poverty, illiteracy, and lack of basic amenities among the tribal people which makes it imperative to address these concerns to improve the socioeconomic disparities and health indices of the marginalized population. Smoking and inadequate consumption of meals was prevalent. There is an urgent need to address behavioral risk factors such as smoking and skipping meals through primary prevention.

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“…[ 7 15 ] Poor lifestyle and dietary habits may be responsible for the high prevalence of NCDs that hinders people's quality of life and productivity. [ 9 ]…”

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

Cross sectional study on Kashmiri tribal population: Their demo-economic status and behavioural risk factors

Ganie

Habib

Ali

et al. 2020

J Family Med Prim Care

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“…10 The present study revealed that 40% of the respondents were overweight or obese. Consistent with this finding, Nujhat and associates 9 in a recent study showed that 43% of the rural people of Bangladesh selected for their interview were overweight and obese in terms of BMI. In our study one-third (35.3%) was completely unaware of NCDs or just heard the term, 54% had little knowledge and the rest were more or less knowledgeable about…”

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“…Studies conducted in Bangladesh, Uganda and India also found female respondents to be higher than male. [9][10][11] In the present study more than half (51.3%) of the respondents was housewife and over 40% were primary level educated, whereas a similar study in Uganda showed farming to be the main occupation and secondary level educated to form the majority. 10 The present study revealed that 40% of the respondents were overweight or obese.…”

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Awareness of Rural People about Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases

Alam

Amin

Haque

et al. 2021

Ibrahim card. med. j.

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Background & Objective: Non-communicable diseases, particularly diabetes, hypertension and ischemic heart diseases have created an epidemic situation worldwide. Bangladesh is also in the grip of the menace. The only way to get rid of the menace is prevention of these diseases which demands awareness against the diseases. This study was undertaken to assess the level of knowledge of adult people of Puthia Upazila regarding prevention of the seclected non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Methods: The study was carried out in the Department of Community Medicine Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi over a period of 2 months from April 2018 to May 2018. All adult people (18 years onwards) residing in the rural area of Puthia Upazila were the respondents (study population) in this study. The survey invited the adult individuals to participate in the study. A total of 1001 individuals voluntarily responded to participate in the study. Of them 648(64.7%) were free from the NCDs and were interviewed to assess their level of knowledge on prevention of selected NCDs. A self-administered questionnaire containing the variables of interest for evaluating knowledge was used. Result: Two-thirds (68.2%) of the respondents were 30–50 years old with mean age of the respondents being 44.3(range: 25-90) years. Males outnumbered females by 11:9. Over half (54%) informed that they had little knowledge and 10.7% were familiar with the NCDs. Around half held the view that diabetes, hypertension, ischemic heart diseases and stroke were NCDs/chronic diseases. Approximately 70% told that the NCDs were on a rising trend. Regarding causes of chronic diseases, the respondents told excess intake of fat and sedentary life-style (67.9%), intake of excess CHO (54.2%), indulgence in smoking (68.2%), less intake of vegetables and fruits (57.4%), excess or additional salt intake (50.5%) and family history of NCD (44.1%). Regarding prevention of NCDs, around 70% were in favor of adopting healthy dietary behaviour and avoiding too much fatty food, followed by regular exercise (71.2%), avoiding or giving up smoking (70.8%) and avoiding or giving up taking extra salt (57.9%). Conclusion: The study concluded that the people of Puthia Upazilla are aware more or less about the selected NCDs (diabetes, hypertension, ischemic heart diseases and stroke). They are also aware that these diseases are increasing. Around two-thirds of the people are aware about the risk factors of these non-communicable diseases and the ways to prevent them. Ibrahim Card Med J 2020; 10 (1&2): 27-32

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Hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia in Bangladesh: Evaluating role of physical activity from cross‐sectional STEPS 2018 survey

Biswas,

Chowdhury,

Hossain

et al. 2024

Health Science Reports

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Background and AimsThe objective of this study was to assess current condition of three noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)‐diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia and vulnerable cohorts among adults in Bangladesh.MethodsThe STEPwise Approach to the NCD Risk Factor Surveillance survey of 2018 was analyzed to evaluate the association between NCDs and sociodemographic factors, levels of physical activity, and behavioral measurements. Complex survey weight‐adjusted logistic models were fitted.ResultsFrom 6875 samples, prevalence of diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia were 27.3%, 9.8%, and 30.2%, respectively. The prevalence of the three NCDs were higher among older respondents. Low occupational activity with obese‐BMI status people was more prone to NCDs. Lower prevalence of hypercholesterolemia was observed in Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Mymensingh, whereas lesser diabetes in Khulna region. Likelihood of NCDs were higher among highly educated, urban residents with low physical activity. Lesser physical activity, and lack of weight maintenance were found to be key factors in higher rates of NCDs in Bangladesh.ConclusionGreater education and less strenuous profession led to a higher chance of NCDs. Overall, physical activity and maintenance of weight seem to be factors driving higher rates of NCDs in Bangladesh. As a preventive measure against NCDs, an active lifestyle is to be encouraged, particularly to the most vulnerable cohort.

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Prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases in a rural population of Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

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Cross sectional study on Kashmiri tribal population: Their demo-economic status and behavioural risk factors

Cross sectional study on Kashmiri tribal population: Their demo-economic status and behavioural risk factors

Awareness of Rural People about Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases

Hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia in Bangladesh: Evaluating role of physical activity from cross‐sectional STEPS 2018 survey

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