Prevalence of multiple non-communicable diseases risk factors among adolescents in 140 countries: A population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Modifiable non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors are becoming increasingly common among adolescents, with clustering of these risk factors in individuals of particular concern. The aim of this study was to assess global status of clustering of common modifiable NCD risk factors among adolescents.

Methods

We used latest available data from nationally representative survey for 140 countries, namely the Global School-based Student Health Survey, the Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children and the longitudinal study of Australian Children. Weighted mean estimates of prevalence with corresponding 95% confidence intervals of nine NCD risk factors - physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, insufficient fruits and vegetable consumption, carbonated soft drink consu

SUBMITTER: Biswas T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9396043 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature