Introduction: Over the last three decades, there has been an epidemiological transition from infectious diseases to lifestyle related chronic non-communicable diseases. The burden of chronic non-communicable disease (NCDs) is rising rapidly all over the world. About 63% of all annual deaths globally are contributed by Non- communicable diseases and it is expected that it will increase to 73% by 2020. It is predicted that NCDs will be responsible for almost three quarters of all deaths in India by 2030. Material and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at selected rural urban areas of district Fazilika, Punjab to assess the risk factors of selected NCDs, using Partial WHO STEPS approach. Multistage sampling technique used for selection of 160 residents, aged 18-69 years from rural and urban areas. Result: The findings revealed that 18.1% (29 people) reported being diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes. Additionally, 62.5% participants have an abnormal BMI, which is a major risk factor for several NCDs. While 26.3% of the participants has an abnormal waist circumference, another indicator of increased NCD risk. Conclusions: Study showed a high burden of risk factors for NCDs in the study Population. There is a need to take some community based initiatives t decline the prevalence of NCDs.
Non communicable diseases, WHO STEPS, Risk factors, Hypertension, Diabetes, Punjab
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