Burden of non-communicable diseases among women of reproductive age in Kenya: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among women of reproductive age in Kenya, highlighting the prevalence and risk factors.

Design

Cross-sectional design based on the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey.

Setting

Kenya.

Primary outcomes

Predict the burden of hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, arthritis, depression, anxiety, breast and cervical cancer.

Results

Overall, 15.9% of Kenyan women aged 15-49 years were living with at least one NCD. The most prevalent NCD among this cohort was hypertension (8.7%) followed by arthritis (2.9%) and depression (2.8%). Our findings revealed that increasing age, increasing wealth, being married or formerly married, being overweight or obese, consuming alcohol and so

SUBMITTER: Okyere J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11253757 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature