The study attempted to identify the prevalence and distribution of risk factors of non-
communicable diseases among urban and rural population in Gujarat, India. Using the WHO …

Background Out of the total deaths globally, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for
72% of the deaths. In India, as per the global burden of disease 2016 estimates, NCDs …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are defined as diseases of long duration, and are
generally slow in progression. NCDs are replacing communicable diseases, maternal and …

Background World Health Organization (WHO) estimates for deaths attributed to Non
Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Nepal have risen from 51% in 2010 to 60% in 2014 …

Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among 6196 adults aged 30-64 yr, with
3799 participants from rural and 2397 from urban areas. The World Health Organization …

Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing in low-income settings.
We conducted a survey of risk factors, blood pressure and blood glucose in rural …

Methods: The study involved a survey of 1359 male and 1469 female respondents, aged 15-
64 years. Multistage sampling was used for recruitment (PHCs/sub-centres/villages). All …

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have already become major
killers in Bangladesh. Once NCDs are developed, they become chronic health and …

Background: Over the past two decades, Saudi Arabia has made significant improvements
in its population's health standards. These improvements have been coupled with an …

Background: India is a populous country of about 1.3 billion. Non communicable diseases
(NCDs) contribute to around 5.87 million (60%) of all deaths in India. Hence, the objectives …