A cross-sectional study to identify the determinants of non-communicable diseases among fishermen in Southern India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

India is currently facing a rising epidemic of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Identification of modifiable risk factors is of paramount importance to curb this menace. Fishermen are one of the most vulnerable occupational groups with unique characteristics that make them prone to acquire NCDs, as a significant share of their life is spent at sea. Hence, this study was planned to ascertain the burden of NCDs, determine various risk factors of NCDs, and measure the association between risk factors and NCDs among fishermen of Coastal Karnataka in South India.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 681 fishermen aged 18 years and above as per the semi-structured interview schedule for two years (2017-2019). A convenience sampling strategy was adopted.

SUBMITTER: Doddamani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7913403 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature