PREVALENCE OF SELECTED NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (DIABETES MELLITUS, HYPERTENSION, OBESITY AND ANEMIA): A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY AMONG ADULT WOMEN (30-45 YEARS)

Abstract

Introduction: Non-communicable disease is major public problem in India, affecting the long- term health consequences that happens due to a combination of a variety of factors like environmental, physiological, genetic as well as behavioral factors. In India, nearly 5.8 million people die from NCDs every year or other words 1 in 4 Indians has a risk of dying from an NCD before they reach the age of 70. This shows a rapid epidemiological transition with a shift in disease burden to NCD. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research was carried out to determine common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among women aged 30 to 45. The study included 500 adult women who met the criteria for inclusion, chosen through a convenient sampling method, which is a non-probability approach. The data collection was conducted at Chrompet and Sirukundram. The participants were screened for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anemia and obesity using glucometer, sphygmomanometer Sahli’s haemoglobinometer and weighing scale and inch tape respectively. Consent was obtained from all participants after they were fully informed about the study and its objectives. The obtained data was analyzed and interpreted. Results: The present study revealed that the prevalence of selected non-communicable disease was 145(29%) of the adult women had obesity, 105(21%) of them had hypertension,102(20.4%) of them had diabetes and 154 (30.8%) of them had anemia. Conclusion: Screening and identifying various NCDs itself is a major initiative to combat diseases. Early detection and prompt treatment plays a major role in managing NCD’s. In public health campaigns that promote healthy lifestyles, including regular physical activity and healthy diets can be effective in preventing NCDs. The knowledge among adults regarding the NCD can be increased by improving the awareness among adults. Thus this study had taken a major effort in identifying the prevalence of top four NCDs.