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The Prevalence of Risk Factors Associated With Non-Communicable Diseases in Afghan Refugees in Southern Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study Publisher Pubmed



Taherifard E1 ; Moradian MJ2 ; Taherifard E1 ; Hemmati A3 ; Rastegarfar B4 ; Molavi Vardanjani H1
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  1. 1. MPH Department, Medical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Setad Square, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
  2. 2. Trauma Research Center, Shahid Rajaee (Emtiaz) Trauma Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  3. 3. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Disaster Public Health, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: BMC Public Health Published:2021


Abstract

Background: Refugees are highly vulnerable to many health-related risks. Monitoring non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is of overriding importance in these populations. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of risk factors for NCDs amongst Afghan refugees in a refugee camp located in southern Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional sturdy was conducted in 2018. Risk factors such as inadequate nutrition, physical inactivity, tobacco smoking, obesity and overweight, hypertension (HTN), elevated fasting plasma glucose (FPG), and dyslipidaemia were assessed. Data were gathered with a modified WHO STEPS procedure. Prevalence and age-standardized prevalence and their 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated. Results: The estimated prevalence were 94% for inadequate fruit/vegetable consumption, 18% for physical inactivity, 9% for tobacco smoking, 3% for FPG, 20% for HTN, 51% for central obesity, 24% for overweight, 19% for obesity, and 69% for dyslipidaemia. Conclusions: Except for inadequate fruit and vegetable intake and dyslipidaemia, the prevalence of other NCD risk factors was low among Afghan refugees in Iran. Raising awareness about healthy diet and its importance and the provision of more affordable fruit and vegetables are two effective measures toward improving the health of refugees in Iran. © 2021, The Author(s).
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