Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases and its Associate Factors among Government Employees in Biratnagar, Nepal

Neupane, Roshan Lal; Bhandari, Tulsi Ram

doi:10.31729/jnma.3476

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“…A similar study in Biratnagar shows that Smoking and alcohol use was found to be statistically associated with hypertension. 10 Similarly smoking and alcohol use were significantly associated with hypertension in the study conducted in Tamil Nadu. 12 Another study in the Kaski district showed that ethnicity was found statistically significant with hypertension.…”

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Prevalence of risk factors of non-communicable diseases in young adult populations of Shuklagandaki Municipality, Tanahun District, Nepal

Bhandari¹,

Dhakal²,

Paudel³

et al. 2022

JCHM

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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are known as chronic diseases which do not transmit from person to person. NCDs have a long duration and slow progression. Chronic non-communicable diseases constitute the major burdens of illness and disability in almost all countries of the world. The study assessed the prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases among young adults in the Shuklagandaki Municipality of Tanahun district.A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted from June to October 2018 among young adults (20-40 years) in the Shuklagandaki Municipality of Tanahun district. The required study sample size was 336. Multistage probability sampling was applied to study sites and respondents and used World Health Organization’s (WHO) STEPWISE SURVEY 1 and 2 to collect data. For this, we adopted WHO’s STEPS tool edition 2.2, Nepalese translated by NHRC during the stepwise survey in 2013. The proportion of smoking was 14% which was higher in males (30%) than in females (6.2%). Alcohol consumption among young adults was 23.5%. Physical inactivity was seen among 38.4% of respondents. The prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and CVDs were 5.7%, 6% and 7% respectively. Sex and marital status were found to be significantly associated (p-value<0.005) with smoking. Likewise, sex and monthly income were associated (P-value<0.005) with alcohol consumption. Sex, marital status and education were associated (P-value<0.005) with physical inactivity. Smoking and sitting time were associated (P-value<0.005) with hypertension. The study showed a high prevalence of smoking and alcoholism amongst the young adult population. Awareness programs on prevalent risk factors have to be conducted for preventing exposure to risk factors.

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“…The prevalence of diabetes was 6% which was consistent with the study conducted in Biratnagar. 10 The study shows smoking was statistically significant with sex and marital status. The current study shows that the prevalence of smoking was high in males than in females.…”

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Prevalence of risk factors of non-communicable diseases in young adult populations of Shuklagandaki Municipality, Tanahun District, Nepal

Bhandari¹,

Dhakal²,

Paudel³

et al. 2022

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“…Most community-based epidemiological studies from Nepal are cross-sectional in design. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] Although these studies provide meaningful information about prevalent NCDs, they impart no information about NCD incidence. A repeat cross-sectional study of same location in rural Kathmandu showed hypertension was 3 times more prevalent 25 years apart.…”

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“…8 Community-based studies of NCDs in Nepal are limited to a few risk factors, have small sample size, are mostly cross-sectional in design, and often lack laboratory investigation because of logistic challenges. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] Although a simple intervention can have a meaningful population benefit, 22 longitudinal studies involving community screening and treatment of common NCDs are very limited in Nepal. Furthermore, the effect of risk factor modification on NCD incidence, its trends and complications, and the cost-effectiveness of such programs are currently lacking.…”

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Study, Design, and Rationale of Noncommunicable Diseases in Nepal (NCD Nepal) Study: A Community-Based Prospective Epidemiological and Implementation Study in Rural Nepal

Neupane¹,

Acharya²,

Bhattarai³

et al. 2020

Glob Adv Health Med

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Background: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of deaths globally. Currently, there are limited high-quality data on the epidemiology and usefulness of community-based screening and treatment of NCDs in low-tomiddle-income countries (LMIC), like Nepal. We describe the protocol of a community-based, longitudinal epidemiological study of screening and management of NCDs in rural Nepal. Methods: We organize monthly mobile health clinics to screen NCDs among 40-to 75-year-old residents from municipal subdivision wards 3, 4, 6, and 7 of Ghorahi submetropolitan city, Dang, Nepal (approximately 406 km west of the capital, Kathmandu). We estimate a total of 7052 eligible participants. After obtaining informed consent, trained personnel will collect sociodemographic and lifestyle data, medical, medication, and family history using validated questionnaires, plus anthropometric measures and capillary glucose levels. We will screen for hypertension, diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, tobacco and alcohol use, self-reported physical activity, dietary habits, cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic lung disease, cancer, and chronic kidney disease. We will also check hemoglobin A1C, lipid panel, serum creatinine, sodium, potassium, urine dipstick, and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio in high-risk participants. We will offer lifestyle counseling,

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“…A study conducted in Namibia among formal sector employees revealed a high prevalence of diabetes and hypertension (Guariguata et al, 2015). Another study conducted in Nepal among government employees reported a prevalence of 22.3% for non-communicable diseases (Neupane & Bhandari, 2018). Non-communicable diseases put pressure on healthcare and economic systems.…”

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Prevalence And Distribution Of Non-Communicable Diseases In Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case Of Hypertension, Diabetes, And Chronic Kidney Disease/Acute Kidney Injury

2022

Central European Management Journal

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Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) has been on the rise in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Its burden is affecting health systems, quality of life, and economies. If not attended to, NCDs are projected to cause more deaths by 2030. This study aims to present the geographical distribution of three NCDs, namely Hypertension (HPT), Diabetes, and chronic kidney disease/Acute Kidney Injury (CKD/AKI) across SSA to help inform policy and future research. A systematic literature search was performed in several databases, to identify articles/surveys reporting epidemiology data on HPT, DM, CKD/AKI in the general population in each country in SSA. Articles were screened and those that meet the study criteria were included. Data were extracted and compiled in Excel for final presentation, with geographical heat maps. Majority (65%) of countries in SSA have an HPT prevalence between 20-40%. Diabetes has a prevalence of below 10% in the majority (80.5%) of the countries in SSA. High prevalence rates of over 20% were recorded in Mauritius (22.8%) and Somalia (36.5%). Burundi, Kenya, Cameroon, and Madagascar had the highest prevalence of CKD/AKI, with rates of 45.7%, 38.6%, 32.3%, and 31.6% respectively. The prevalence of HPT, Diabetes, and CKD/AKI in SSA are relatively on the rise. Action-oriented research and policies focused on helping to reduce the rising burden of NCDs in SSA are needed. Investing in the health workforce and increasing healthcare financing is also key in the response to the growing burden of NCDs.

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Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases and its Associate Factors among Government Employees in Biratnagar, Nepal

Cited by 4 publications

References 14 publications

Prevalence of risk factors of non-communicable diseases in young adult populations of Shuklagandaki Municipality, Tanahun District, Nepal

Prevalence of risk factors of non-communicable diseases in young adult populations of Shuklagandaki Municipality, Tanahun District, Nepal

Study, Design, and Rationale of Noncommunicable Diseases in Nepal (NCD Nepal) Study: A Community-Based Prospective Epidemiological and Implementation Study in Rural Nepal

Prevalence And Distribution Of Non-Communicable Diseases In Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case Of Hypertension, Diabetes, And Chronic Kidney Disease/Acute Kidney Injury

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