The Burden and Determinants of Non Communicable Diseases Risk Factors in Nepal: Findings from a Nationwide STEPS Survey.

Krishna Kumar, Aryal,; Suresh, Mehata,; Sushhama, Neupane,; Abhinav, Vaidya,; Meghnath, Dhimal,; Purushottam, Dhakal,; Sangeeta, Rana,; Chop Lal, Bhusal,; Guna Raj, Lohani,; Frank Herbert, Paulin,; Renu Madanlal, Garg,; Regina, Guthold,; Melanie, Cowan,; Leanne Margaret, Riley,; Khem Bahadur, Karki,

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0134834

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The Burden and Determinants of Non Communicable Diseases Risk Factors in Nepal: Findings from a Nationwide STEPS Survey.

Published in PloS one • Jan 1, 2015

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Aryal, Krishna Kumar

Mehata, Suresh

Neupane, Sushhama

Abstract

BACKGROUND: World Health Organization (WHO) estimates for deaths attributed to Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Nepal have risen from 51% in 2010 to 60% in 2014. This study assessed the distribution and determinants of NCD risk factors among the Nepalese adult population. METHODS AND FINDINGS: A ...

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