2005-12-31-世界卫生组织-2006_STEPS_Country_Report_Uruguay_92页_2mb

Objective: To conduct epidemiological surveillance of Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases (ECNT) in Uruguay by surveying risk factors in adults aged 25-64 years using the STEPS methodology.

Methodology: Employed the OMS/OPS STEPS framework, which measures key risk factors through three steps: behavioral surveys, physical measurements, and biochemical tests.

Key Findings:

• 33% of the population smokes daily, with a higher rate in men (37.2%) than women (28.6%).
• 53% are current drinkers, with similar trends across age groups, though younger adults consume more.
• Average fruit consumption is 2-2.5 servings per day, but insufficient in most age groups; nearly half miss 5 daily servings.
• 35% are sedentary according to activity thresholds.
• Over 90% of the population has at least one risk factor, including high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, or sedentary behavior.

Context: ECNT diseases cause high morbidity and mortality in Uruguay, with over 70% of deaths linked to them; reducing risk factors is essential for effective prevention and public health.