Socioeconomic Status And Prevalence Of Modifiable Risk Factors Of Non-Communicable Diseases Among Young Adults (Age 25-40 Years ) Of Bhawalpur City.

Abstract

Non-Communicable Diseases are the leading cause of deaths at global, regional and national levels. The changing lifestyles in the country have resulted in a transition in the health profile of the population. During the last decade, there has been a gradual shift from communicable to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as Cardiovascular Diseases (including stroke and heart disease), Cancer, Diabetes and Chronic Airway Diseases. Approximately 50% of the population in Pakistan suffers from one or more of these chronic conditions.' Deaths due to NCDs now far outnumber the deaths due to communicable diseases.