The study was carried out in Chiraigaon Community Development Block
of Varanasi District for a period of two years.The study area is
located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. A Community based
cross sectional research design was adopted for this work. Sample
size estimation was based on prevalence of at least one risk factor
at 90%; with permissible error of 5%. In all two hundred and one
subjects were included in this study. The study subjects were drawn
following a standard statistical procedure. The primary tool in the
study was modified proforma based on WHO- STEP wise approach. The
other tools in the study were weighing machine, steel anthropometry
rod, measuring tape and sphygmomanometer. Prevalence and pattern of
risk factor were assessed by interviewing the subjects and
subjecting them to anthropometric assessment and biochemical
investigation. Weight, height, Waist circumference and hip
circumference recording were done following standard technique. In
order to pinpoint correlates of risk factors of NCDs, univariate
and logistic regression analysis was done. An attempt was made to
identify attributes of subjects at higher risk of non communicable
diseases.
General
Imprint: |
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
Germany |
Release date: |
April 2012 |
First published: |
April 2012 |
Authors: |
Richa
• Gyan Prakash Singh
• C. P. Mishra
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
160 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-8484-3141-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
General issues >
General
|
LSN: |
3-8484-3141-6 |
Barcode: |
9783848431410 |
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