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January 1, 2025Santosh University Journal of Health Sciences

Noncommunicable disease risk factors: A study of diet, physical activity, and body mass index among African students in North India

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EEEric Kwasi ElliasonAKAtul Khajuria

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Cross-sectional study reveals high NCD risk factors in African students, emphasizing the need for intervention.

Key Points

  • Over 30% of African students have a body mass index categorized as overweight or obese, increasing NCD risk.
  • Preliminary findings indicate that 61.2% consume less than three servings of fruits or vegetables daily.
  • Data from 350 students collected through a self-administered questionnaire assessed various health behaviors.
  • Moderate awareness of NCD risks exists among students, yet only 19.3% have checked blood pressure or blood sugar levels.

Cite This Study

Elliason et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af76b97567bf4f94fefa78https://doi.org/10.4103/sujhs.sujhs_33_25
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