Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) contribute to 71% of all global mortality, making them the primary cause of death (1), with circulatory problems, cancers, chronic airway diseases, and diabetes being the most common types. The primary reasons for this increase in the disease include inactive lifestyles, unhealthy diets, tobacco and alcohol use, urbanisation, and an ageing population. The most effective way to prevent and manage NCDs is through a healthy lifestyle, which includes diet and exercise. Although medication is used for treatment, non-pharmacological interventions-such as lifestyle changes-are crucial for controlling the disease and improving a patient's life condition. Objective: The present study aims to evaluate the degree of understanding regarding preventive lifestyle practices for NCDs among hospital management students and to evaluate their attitudes towards embracing healthy living practices to prevent NCDs and to check any association between knowledge and attitude towards preventive lifestyle practices for NCDs among the students. Materials and methods used: A cross-sectional research design was employed for the study which was conducted in an urban college in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. A predesigned, semi structured Google form questionnaire was administered to the students online, to assess their baseline knowledge and attitude towards preventive lifestyle practices for non-communicable diseases. Microsoft Excel and Stata 15 software was used to compile and examine the data and appropriate statistical method like Chi-square test, was applied. Results: 55.33% of the participants showed high knowledge level regarding NCD risk factors and prevention, while 68% showed positive attitude. Participants with higher levels of knowledge were more inclined to demonstrate a health-seeking attitude. (84.3%), while those with moderate or poor knowledge showed a higher proportion of neutral or negative attitudes. Conclusion: Worldwide, the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)-a leading cause of morbidity and premature death-is growing. Non-contagious illnesses and their threats are largely caused by socioeconomic issues, which can be particularly important in emerging nations like India. Though the current study did not show significant association among types of family, or history of NCD in family or types of living style, due to reduced sample size yet by comprehending these perspectives from the study, researchers hope to create successful interventions that can encourage healthy behaviours at a young age, ultimately assisting in lowering the burden of NCDs in the future and supporting Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), which seeks to guarantee everyone's health and well-being.
Non communicable diseases, lifestyle change, prevalence, Sustainable development goals.
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