Key result
Behavioral risk factors for non-communicable diseases remain highly prevalent in Vietnam, characterized by high male tobacco and alcohol use, inadequate fruit and vegetable intake, and salt consumption approximately double the WHO recommendations.
Supports targeted NCD prevention planning in Vietnam; leaves open questions on effective, scalable interventions.
This review describes both magnitude and patterns of major behavioral risk factors for NCDs. Positive changes in tobacco use were identified, though this is far to meet the established expectation. Harmful alcohol consumption was reported, especially for males. Only small proportion of the population consumed an adequate amount of fruits and vegetables daily. Average salt intake was approximately doubled, in comparison to WHO's recommendations. Physical activity has shifted gradually negatively, but future trends are unpredictable. An organized surveillance system should be developed initially with adequate tools and public resources to maintain and ensure sustainability over time.
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Duyen et al. (2020) conducted a review in Non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Behavioral risk factors (tobacco use, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet) was evaluated on Magnitude and patterns of major behavioral risk factors for NCDs. Behavioral risk factors for non-communicable diseases remain highly prevalent in Vietnam, characterized by high male tobacco and alcohol use, inadequate fruit and vegetable intake, and salt consumption approximately double the WHO recommendations.
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