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June 12, 2024PLOS Global Public HealthOpen Access

Geographical, sex, and socioeconomic differences in non-communicable disease indicators: A cross-sectional survey in Eastern Uganda

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GKGulam Muhammed Al KibriaAMAnkita MeghaniCSCharles Ssemagabo

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey demonstrates disparities in non-communicable disease risk factors among Ugandan adults, highlighting the need for targeted regional prevention policies.

Key Points

  • Non-communicable diseases present distinct sex-specific patterns in Eastern Uganda, where men experience greater behavioral risks while women face higher rates of obesity.
  • Current smoking reached 7.6% in men compared to 0.7% in women, driving substantial sex-based disparities across behavioral non-communicable disease risk indicators.
  • Cross-sectional survey data from 3220 respondents revealed elevated hypertension and reduced physical activity in peri-urban areas, highlighting the need for prevention programs.

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Kibria et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e650b4b6db6435875e140dhttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0003308
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