Assessment of Prevalence of Risk Factors of Non-Communicable Disease in School Going Adolescents
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract: The rising burden of preventable risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among adolescents is a major public health challenge worldwide. The data on these risk factors in school age population is deficient in India. The present study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of lifestyle associated risk factors for non-communicable diseases in apparently healthy school children. To assess the prevalence of risk factors of non-communicable disease in school going adolescents.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Roshni Jennifer, Dr. Ranganath K R, Dr. Govindaraj M
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