Noncommunicable diseases risk factors in Bhutan: A secondary analysis of data from Bhutan's nationwide STEPS survey 2014.
Gyambo SitheyLi Ming WenLaigden DzedMu LiPublished in: PloS one (2021)
The prevalence of NCDs modifiable risk factors and overweight or obesity and hypertension was high in Bhutan. We found strong associations between tobacco use and diabetes, alcohol use, hypertension, physically inactive, and overweight or obesity. The results suggest that the government should prioritize NCDs prevention and control programs, focusing on reducing modifiable risk factors. The health sector alone cannot address the NCDs epidemic in Bhutan, and we recommend the whole of government approach to tackle NCDs through the Bhutan Gross National Happiness framework.
Keyphrases
- risk factors
- weight loss
- weight gain
- type diabetes
- blood pressure
- insulin resistance
- metabolic syndrome
- public health
- healthcare
- cardiovascular disease
- physical activity
- high fat diet induced
- glycemic control
- cross sectional
- electronic health record
- mental health
- skeletal muscle
- health information
- big data
- artificial intelligence
- deep learning