National survey for noncommunicable disease risk factors and mental health using WHO STEPS approach in Bhutan - 2014
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Findings from the Bhutan STEPs Noncommunicable Disease Risk Factor Survey 2014provide information on several key indicators in a nationally representative sample agegroup of 18–69 years for the first time in the country.These indicators include tobacco use, alcohol consumption, dietary habits, physicalinactivity, salt intake history, history of exposure to screening for cancer cervix, bodymass index and blood pressure measurement, biochemical measurements of bloodglucose and cholesterol.This survey provides Bhutan an opportunity to obtain baseline information on NCD riskfactors as well as to compare with other countries. In addition, the findings will helpimprove understanding of the effect of interventions and the formulation ofnationwide strategies for better NCD control.The rich data contained in this document will be useful to programme managers,researchers, NCD control advocates and other stakeholders. The data will generatecredible evidence to promote NCD control and formulate strategies for NCD control inthe country.