Screening of Noncommunicable Diseases and Associated Risk Factors among the Individuals above 30 Years of Age at the Field Practice Area of Bijnor District, Uttar Pradesh: A Cross-sectional Study

Background: In recent years, the burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) has increased, accounting for almost 63% of all deaths in the country. Changes in lifestyles, behavioral patterns, demographic profiles, and sociocultural environments are leading to a sharp increase in the prevalence of NCDs. Objectives: The present study aims to study the prevalence of NCDs and associated risk factors among individuals above 30 years of age at the field practice area of Bijnor district (U.P). Materials and Methods: A health camp was organized at the field practice area of village Haldaur, district Bijnor (U.P.), to detect various NCDs through population-based screening (PBS) methods. Thus, 512 beneficiaries participated, and only 436 were included in the study who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Results: Nearly 436 study participants were screened for common NCDs. The screening revealed that 120 (27.5%) of the participants had diabetes, 84 (19.3%) had hypertension, and 24 (5.5%) had both diabetes and hypertension. The most common NCD risk factors were inadequate intake of fruit and vegetables (92.1%; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 90.8–95.9), physical inactivity (75.5%; 95% CI: 74.9%–80.5%), and obesity (53.2%; 95% CI: 50.9%–59.8%). Others included dyslipidemia (50.6%; 95% CI: 48.4%–51.6%), alcohol intake (23.2%; 95% CI: 21.3%–27.0%), and cigarette smoking (2.8%; 95% CI: 2.0–4.3). Those who tested positive for screening tests were referred to the higher center. Conclusion: There is a need to address the issue of screening for disease, with an emphasis on providing accurate and practical information relevant to all countries.