Perspectives for the Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases in Tanzania: Is Knowledge Translated into Practice?

Pédrö PallangyoMakrina Sotel KombaZabella Seif MkojeraLoveness MfangaJaneth Elidaima MmariNeema Victor KailemboSmita BhaliaMohamed AloyceGenofeva Gerald MatemuHusna Yasin FarajiJasmine Said KeriaTatizo WaanePeter R Kisenge

Published in: Risk management and healthcare policy (2024)

Despite sufficient NCD risk knowledge, incongruent lifestyle practices persist, highlighting a crucial concern. This suggests that awareness of NCDs and their risks may influence motivation for change but may not necessarily result in lifestyle modification.

Keyphrases

risk assessment
healthcare
primary care
metabolic syndrome
physical activity
weight loss
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
quality improvement