Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Disease in a Selected Rural Area of Bangladesh

Abstract

Background: There is rising recognition that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose a serious threat to low- and middle-income nations (LMICs). Understanding how each country is reacting is crucial because LMICs account for 80% of NCD mortality. Objective: To determine the pattern of risk factors for non-communicable disease replace among by in the rural area of Bangladesh. Methods: This is a descriptive type of cross-sectional study conducted by the 3rd year MBBS student at Delta medical college and which was conducted in Savar Upazilla health Complex. The total number of respondents was replaced by were 405, adult (Male & Female), study period was 27.12.2021- 29.01. 2022.The sample size was 405. After collection, the data were checked and edited. Then data were processed and analyzed by SPSS-23 version. Results: Out of 405 respondents 28.38% belong in the 18-25 years age group and 25.65% were in 26-30 years. Other 18.92%, 15.41% and 11.62% belonged to 31-40 years, 41-50 years and above 50 years age group respectively. About 88.65% of the respondents used soybean oil. 32.8% of the respondents used mustard oil, 3.25% of the respondents used palm oil, 1.89% of the respondents did not use any specific oil or fat. Other 0.27% of the respondents used sunflower oil. The majority (41.36%) of the respondents took extra salt with meals occasionally, 31.62% of the respondents took extra salt regularly. Other 27.02% of the respondents never took extra salt at mealtimes. Conclusion: Attention should be drawn to the concepts of control as well as prevention of non- communicable disease. Intake of extra salt, oily food, smoking and other habits should be strictly prohibited. Good housing and sanitation are to be maintained.