High prevalence and co-occurrence of modifiable risk factors for non-communicable diseases among university students: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major global concern. This study aimed to examine the prevalence and co-occurrence of lifestyle risk factors among university students.

Methods

This analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted between January and April 2022. A total of 485 students were included in the study. Lifestyle risk variables for NCDs included physical inactivity, low fruit and vegetable consumption, alcohol use, tobacco smoking, being overweight/obese, and sugar sweetened beverages consumption.

Results

Our results showed that the most frequent risk factor was insufficient physical activity (89.2%), followed by low vegetable (70.5%) and fruit consumption (58.9%). Overall, more than half of the students (51.2%) had four or more risk factors

SUBMITTER: Cicekli I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11753351 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature