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- Title
A study on Non-communicable diseases related factors at community level in Junagadh district, Gujarat.
- Authors
Chothani, Jay R.; Dholakiya, Priyank M.; Dolasia, Krupa; Ratanpara, Jaychandra N.; Zalavadiya, Dipeshkumar D.
- Abstract
Introduction: Globally around 41 million people each year die due to Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which is nearly 74% of all deaths. Objectives: (1) To assess the demographic & health profile of community participants. (2) To assess the medication status of noncommunicable diseases among the community. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted during January to April 2024 among community people. Among the 250 houses of urban and rural areas, total 583 people were selected for the study after informed consent. Houses were identified during family health survey. Results: Out of 583 people, 266, 45% were males and the females were 317, 55%. Majority (213, 37%) of people were belongs to ≥ 65 year age group. Majority (39%) were studied up to the primary level. Around 45% of participants had history of tobacco consumption. Conclusions: Significant family history of hypertension, CVD and renal diseases was noted among males. Significant gender wise difference were noted for the on NCD medication duration of participants.
- Subjects
NON-communicable diseases; RURAL housing; AGE groups; KIDNEY diseases; RURAL geography
- Publication
Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research (Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research), 2024, Vol 15, Issue 7, p2477
- ISSN
0975-3583
- Publication type
Article