PREVALENCE OF NCDS IN HEALTH STATUS OF HOUSEHOLDS AND ITS CORRELATION AMONG POPULATION OF KAMOTHE VILLAGE, TALUKA PANVEL – A CROSS–SECTIONAL COMMUNITY BASED STUDY.

Dr. Mangala Wange

Volume : IX, Issue : IV, April - 2019

PREVALENCE OF NCDS IN HEALTH STATUS OF HOUSEHOLDS AND ITS CORRELATION AMONG POPULATION OF KAMOTHE VILLAGE, TALUKA PANVEL – A CROSS–SECTIONAL COMMUNITY BASED STUDY.

Dr. Mangala Wange

Abstract :

Background– Non communicable diseases NCDs include cardiovascular diseases, Hypertension, Diabetes, Obesity, stroke and Cancers. Main four risk factors responsible are tobacco, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol AIM– This study aimed to assess the Heath status of Kamothe village household population and prevalence of NCDs and their correlation with various factors present among adult population. Methodology– The data was collected by interviewing the respondents with the help of an interview schedule containing structured questions. Result– Among total subjects 125(35.41%) are males and 228(64.58%) are females. The overall prevalence of Diabetes was 30 (8%) among males were 17 (13. 6 %) and females were 23 (10%) About 223( 63%) households reported to have visited allopath system of medicine at the time of their illness and only 17% preferred Indian system ( Ayurved) Conclusion– In Present study the overall prevalence of Diabetes was 30 (8. 49 %),The prevalence of hypertension was 28 (7.9%). About 223(63%) households reported to have visited allopath system of medicine at the time of their illness and only 17% preferred Indian system ( Ayurved). The focus must be on patients, family education and to modify lifestyle such as increasing physical activity and adopting recommended dietary changes like intake of minimum fruits and vegetables per day