Risk factors of non-communicable diseases as a component of patients' health
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/2077-6594/2025.3/10Keywords:
tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, rational diet, physical activity, unhealthy behavior, prevention technologies, patient complianceAbstract
Purpose. This study addresses the persistent problem of non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors. Its purpose was to investigate the prevalence of controlled risk factors and propose strategies for mitigation. The research focused on NCD risk factors, patient compliance, and physician preventive activity.Materials and methods. Methods included a sociological questionnaire survey (based on WHO STEPS) of 257 patients from the State Scientific Institution «Center for Innovative Healthcare Technologies», alongside medical-statistical, analytical, and generalization approaches. Results. Results revealed alarmingly high prevalence: 93.8% of respondents (74.3% daily) smoked tobacco; 83.3% consumed alcohol in the last year (28.0% weekly at risk levels). Unhealthy eating was widespread, with 40.5% not daily consuming fruits and 23.3% vegetables; low portion sizes were common. Over 66% reported sedentary lifestyles. A significant number did not take prescribed medications for hypertension (23.5%), high blood glucose (69.4%), or high cholesterol (50.5%). Physician recommendations for healthy behaviors were inconsistently received (18.3–50.9%).Сonclusion. In conclusion, controlled NCD risk factors are prevalent, compounded by low patient compliance and insufficient physician preventive action. Widespread implementation of individual and population-level preventive programs, involving public health specialists, media, and local government, is crucial for promoting health technologies in communities.
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