Prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases in a rural population of Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 67% of annual deaths in Bangladesh. Behavioural and clinical risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood glucose concentrations, dietary habits, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption contribute to the prevalence of NCDs. In this study, we aim to estimate the prevalence of NCD risk factors and relevant characteristics in rural adult residents of Bangladesh.MethodsIn this cross-sectional survey, we included participants aged 18 years and older who resided in Parbatipur subdistrict of Bangladesh. We used a modified WHO STEPS tool to collect data. Additionally, questions were included on hypertension and diabetes within the questionnaire to evaluate participants' knowledge about NCDs and health-care-seeking practice. Standard bowl, teaspoon, and show cards were shown to respondents…