Hunger may play a role in noncommunicable disease (NCD) risk. This study used the 2012 Global School-based Student Health Survey from Bolivia to determine the association between hunger and risk factors for NCDs among adolescents. Hunger was associated with increased odds of nondaily fruit and vegetable consumption (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.21; P < .001), inadequate physical activity (AOR ...

BACKGROUND Individual-level concomitance of infectious diseases and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is poorly studied, despite the reality of this dual disease burden for many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). OBJECTIVE This study protocol describes the implementation of a cohort and biobank aiming for a better understanding of interrelation of helminth and Plasmodium infections with ...

OBJECTIVE To examine whether a family history of high-risk groups for major noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) was a significant risk factor for these conditions among family members in a study population in the Gambia, where strong community and family coherence are important determinants that have to be taken into consideration in promoting lifestyle changes. METHODS We questioned 5389 adults ...

In this article, we first derive design principles for mHealth application development rural parts of developing countries based on scientific literature and field studies. The are then instantiated in a science project focused treating noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) Kenya. Designing implementing mobile health (mHealth) applications is difficult task, even more so when done domains such as or ...

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a major and increasing global health issue. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that NCDs represent 63% of all global deaths of which 3.9 million are due to chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in particular. COPD is now the third most common cause of death globally; 90% of these deaths occur in Low an...

Editorials After long being neglected, the global problem of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) has received increasing attention , culminating in a United Nations high-level meeting on NCDs in New York in September 2011. 1 The growing global NCD crisis is now killing 36 million people each year and needs urgent and comprehensive action. 2 Attention is mainly focused on cardiovascular disease, dia...

This review investigates black rice’s photochemistry, functional properties, food applications, and health prospects. There are different varieties of rice available in the world. The origins this product can be traced back to Asian countries. is also known as prohibited rice, emperor’s royal’s rice. Black composed nutrients including fiber, protein, carbohydrates, potassium, vitamin B complex....

Background Afghanistan is suffering from 40-year chronic conflicts, displacement, and demolition of its infrastructure. mortality survey 2010 shows nearly 46% all deaths in the country were attributed to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). In this study, we aimed understand differences premature death due NCDs by sex trend for next 8 years. Methods We applied analysis using secondary data Institut...

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the most common causes of premature death and morbidity and have a major impact on health-care costs, productivity, and growth. Cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease have been prioritized in the Global NCD Action Plan endorsed by the World Health Assembly, because they share behavioral risk factors amenable to public-health...

BACKGROUND An estimated 863 million people-a third of the world's urban population-live in slums, yet there is little information on the disease burden in these settings, particularly regarding chronic preventable diseases. METHODS From March to May 2012, we conducted a cluster randomized survey to estimate the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and associated risk factors in a per...