Chronic noncommunicable diseases and their associated factors in community health workers.

Objectives: To analyze the epidemiological profile of chronic noncommunicable diseases among community health workers and associated factors.

Methods: Cross-sectional study of community health workers in the city of Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Data were collected through a questionnaire designed to characterize demographic and socioeconomic profile, employment profile, self-reported presence of chronic noncommunicable diseases, and lifestyle habits.