Publications by authors named "Renu Madanlal Garg"
Article Synopsis
- Countries want to reduce deaths from four major diseases by 25% by 2025 compared to 2010 levels.
- They are focusing on six main risk factors, like smoking and obesity, which they believe can help meet this goal.
- Recent findings show that while some regions may see a rise in premature deaths, reaching these health targets can significantly improve outcomes, especially in Europe and the western Pacific.
Background: World Health Organization (WHO) estimates for deaths attributed to Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Nepal have risen from 51% in 2010 to 60% in 2014. This study assessed the distribution and determinants of NCD risk factors among the Nepalese adult population.
Methods And Findings: A nationally representative cross-sectional survey was conducted from Jan to June 2013 on the prevalence of NCD risk factors using the WHO NCD STEPS instrument.