PROFILE OF LIFESTYLE-RELATED NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN ADULTS ATTENDING THE MEDICINE OPD OF A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
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Non-communicable diseases; Lifestyle; Hypertension; Diabetes; Dyslipidaemia; Metabolic syndrome; Tertiary care OPD
Abstract
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) driven by lifestyle-related risk factors constitute a major and growing public health burden in India.
Objectives: To determine the profile of lifestyle-related NCDs and associated risk factors among adults attending the Medicine OPD of a tertiary care hospital.
Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted over 6 months in 100 adults aged ≥18 years attending the Medicine OPD. Sociodemographic data, lifestyle risk factors (tobacco, alcohol, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, obesity), and clinical diagnoses were recorded using a structured proforma. Metabolic parameters were assessed biochemically. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square test.
Results: Hypertension was the most prevalent NCD (54%), followed by overweight/obesity (56%), dyslipidaemia (48%), and Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) (46%). Unhealthy diet (72%) and physical inactivity (64%) were the most prevalent lifestyle risk factors. Multiple NCDs coexisted in 38% of patients, and metabolic syndrome was present in 32%. Physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, and overweight were significantly associated with all three major NCDs (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Lifestyle-related NCDs are highly prevalent in OPD attendees of tertiary care. Unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and obesity are the dominant modifiable risk factors, warranting targeted screening and lifestyle modification programmes.
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girish mittal
Post Graduate Medical Officer (PGMO) Medicine, District Hospital Dhar MP.
girish mittal
PG Resident, Dept of General Medicine People’s Medical College Bhopal MP.
girish mittal
Assistant Professor, Dept of General Medicine People’s Medical College Bhopal MP.
girish mittal
PG Resident, Department of Prosthodontics Crown And Bridge and Implantology Government College Of Dentistry Indore MP.
