Hygienic Analysis of Diet-Related Diseases Among the Population

Objective: To conduct a hygienic assessment of the prevalence and distribution of diet-related diseases among the population residing in urban and rural areas of Namangan Region, Uzbekistan. Results: Assessment of the participants’ body weight status showed that overweight was observed in 36.15% of the study population. Grade I, Grade II, and Grade III obesity were identified in 10.0%, 7.7%, and 3.8% of participants, respectively. Among diet-related diseases, the highest prevalence was observed for gastrointestinal diseases (53.85%), followed by cardiovascular diseases (46.92%) and atherosclerosis (40.77%). Diseases of the liver and biliary tract and musculoskeletal system disorders were recorded in 18.46% of participants each. Iron-deficiency anemia was identified in 13.85%, dermatological and sexually transmitted diseases in 11.54%, and vitamin deficiency in 10.77% of cases. Conclusion: The findings indicate a substantial prevalence of overweight and obesity among the study population, emphasizing the need for hygienic assessment of nutritional status and early identification of diet-related risk factors. The high prevalence of gastrointestinal and cardiovascular diseases further highlights the importance of strengthening nutritional and preventive interventions aimed at reducing the burden of diet-related disorders.