Key result
A population survey in Brunei Darussalam revealed high prevalences of NCD risk factors, including obesity (28.2%), hypertension (28.0%), smoking (19.9%), and diabetes (9.7%).
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases and associated risk factors in the adult population of Brunei Darussalam?
Cross-Sectional (n=3,808)
2-staged randomized sampling
What is the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases and associated risk factors in the adult population of Brunei Darussalam?
The study highlights a high prevalence of NCD risk factors, including obesity, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia, in the adult population of Brunei Darussalam, emphasizing the need for targeted population strategies.
High NCD risk factor burden in Brunei adults warrants surveillance; extends regional prevalence data while leaving causal questions open.
This article provides a cross-sectional weighted measurement of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and risk factors prevalence among Brunei adult population using WHO STEPS methodology. A 2-staged randomized sampling was conducted during August 2015 to April 2016. Three-step surveillance included (1) interview using standardized questionnaire, (2) blood pressure and anthropometric measurements, and (3) biochemistry tests. Data weighting was applied. A total of 3808 adults aged 18 to 69 years participated in step 1; 2082 completed steps 2 and 3 measurements. Adult smoking prevalence was 19.9%, obesity 28.2%, hypertension 28.0%, diabetes 9.7%, prediabetes 2.1%, and 51.3% had fasting cholesterol level ≥5 mmol/L. Inadequate consumption of fruits and vegetables prevalence was high at 91.7%. Among those aged 40 to 69 years, 8.9% had a 10-year cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk ≥30%, or with existing CVD. Population strategies and targeted group interventions are required to control the NCD risk factors and morbidities.
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Ong et al. (2017) conducted a cross-sectional in Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and risk factors (n=3,808). Noncommunicable disease risk factors was evaluated on Prevalence of NCDs and risk factors. A population survey in Brunei Darussalam revealed high prevalences of NCD risk factors, including obesity (28.2%), hypertension (28.0%), smoking (19.9%), and diabetes (9.7%).
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