Analysis of Risk Factors of Non-Communicable Diseases among Female population of Dhaka City

Abstract

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are the leading cause of death globally. NCDs is rising rapidly and cause severe health problem. So, a study was conducted by face to face interview using a structured questionnaire on 329 female respondents in Dhaka city to know prevalence of NCDs, presence of behavioral and biological risk factors and awareness regarding this disease in Bangladesh. Majority of female respondents age limit in our study was 21-30 years. Majority, 89.67% were educated. The highest occupation of respondents is student (58.97%). Majority of hypertension (20.67%) and diabetes mellitus (11.25%). Family history of hypertension (38.30%), tobacco (smoking 42.25% & smokeless (12.16%) and DM (39.51%). In this study stage 1 hypertension (13.98%) and stage 2 hypertension (3.34%). Majority of obese respondents (.91%) and (15.81%) are overweight. Majority 44.98% never do any physical activity and (39.51%) female’s physical activity is satisfactory. 43.16% females eating fruit is negative but majority (71.73%) females eating vegetable is positive for health. Majority (62.61%) female eating outside meals and (12.77%) female always add salt that is risk for our health. They can control their disease severity by maintain healthy body weight, eating sufficient fruit and vegetables, start physical activity, reduce fat, reduce salt and quit tobacco use. So from our study we find that, knowledge level of patients of our country is not prominent and needs to be improved. Although they know about risk factors of disease but they have lack of consciousness and do not obey them. So, some steps should be taken by the authority with the help of professionals to make them aware about NCDs.