Screening Adolescents for Risk Factors for Development of Non-Communicable Diseases
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Youth and Adolescent Health - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
This study was done to find the prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in school going adolescents. Secondary data analysis was done of the data collected for development of questionnaire for adolescents. The data was collected from the adolescents (10-19 years of age) attending OPD of Kalawati Saran Children’s Hosp[ital, New Delhi or attending schools. The data related to NCD risk factors were analyzed and is presented here. Total 672 adolescents were included in the study. Six questions were asked on risk factors for NCDs. Nearly 2/3 adolescents are not active enough physically, only half were having fruits and vegetables in diet 5 times a week, and about a quarter were genetically predisposed for NCDs. About 10% adolescents had thoughts of ending life in the previous month and nearly half of it made at least one attempt to end life. NCDs begin during adolescence and the risk factors can be identified early. This gives an opportunity to modify risk factors to avoid or delay the NCDs in adults.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Harish K Pemde,
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP362576
- DOI 10.24321/2349.2880.201809
- Views 105
- Downloads 0
The Effect of Life Stressors on Mental Health of Adolescents
Purpose: To study the influence of life stressors on the mental health of adolescents. Methods: The total of 205 adolescents from South Goa, in the age range of 10 to 19 years, confirming to World Health Organization (...
Level of Understanding, Information Needs and Practices of Adolescent Girls about Selected Puberty Related Health and Nutrition Problems
Introduction: Adolescents comprise one-fifth of the Indian population.1 Adolescent girls represent one of the most vulnerable sections of the society. Their felt needs pertaining to routine health problems remain unaddre...
Is Perceived Nutritional status Important among Adolescents?
Adolescence is a phase of rapid transitions. Adolescents undergo many physiological and behavioural changes during this phase. Because of the increased growth rate and changes in body composition associated with puberty...
Knowledge and Practice Gap for Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent School Girls of Tribal District of Maharashtra, India: A Cross Sectional Study
Introduction: Hygiene-related practices of adolescents during menstruation are of importance, as poor hygiene might increase vulnerability to reproductive tract infections (RTI). Therefore, increased knowledge about mens...
Adolescent Pregnancy in India! A Matter of Concern
Introduction: Adolescent pregnancy is pregnancy by a female, aged 13 to 19 years. Despite decline in birth rate from 98.6 in 2000-2005 to 86.3 in 2005-2010 per 1000 babies born to adolescent girls aged 15-19 years, India...