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Anupam Parashar1, Anmol Kumar Gupta2, Prem Lal3
1Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Summary:
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are an increasing public health concern in India. A cross-sectional study was conducted among NCD patients attending outpatient clinics in two urban and two rural health centers in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh to investigate urban-rural differences in the prevalence of modifiable behavioral and metabolic risk factors. Hypercholesterolemia (≥200 mg/dL) and elevated diastolic blood pressure (≥90 mmHg) were significantly more prevalent among urban participants. In contrast, rural participants had greater exposure to second-hand smoke and lower intake of fruits and vegetables. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions tailored to the place of residence to address risk factors for NCDs.
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