2006-12-31-世界卫生组织-2007_STEPS_Country_Report_Bahrain_68页_783kb

Summary of National Non-Communicable Diseases Risk Factors Survey 2007 Report

Methodology

• Study Design: A population-based step-wise survey using World Health Organization methodology.
• Sample Size: 1769 adults aged 20-64 years random selected from 5 governorates of Bahrain.
• Survey Response Rate: 86.8% overall, with variations by governorate.
• Measurements:
  1. Step 1: Interview and BP, weight-height measurements
  2. Step 2: Fasting blood test (Glucose, Lipids)

Key Findings by Demographics

• Smoking:
  • Overall prevalence: 19.9%, higher in males and in Southern Governorate.
  • Shisha use patterns: High in younger males and elderly females.
  • Workplace: Public sector had highest smoking rates.
• Obesity and Overweight:
  • 36.2% overall obesity rate, higher in Southern Governorate.
  • Female prevalence peaks in age groups 50-59, male peaks at 40-49.
• Blood Pressure:
  • 38.2% hypertension rate, up to 80.3% in elderly.
  • Highest rates in Southern Governorate, lowest in Northern.
• Diabetes:
  • Estimated prevalence (aged 20-64): 14.3% (≈1 in 7 adults).
  • 253 confirmed/diagnosed cases out of 1769 surveyed.
• Nutrition & Physical Activity:
  • Significant gaps in fruit/vegetable intake (mean days <7 weekly for 60%).
  • Most adults report low-intensity leisure activities.

Key Observations

• Cognitive gaps in HBM may limit preventive behaviors despite high BMI prevalence in highly literate society.
• Urban-rural/area-based divisions influencing health outcomes like obesity and hypertension.
• Occupational factors (e.g., healthcare workers smoking) need targeted interventions.
• High diabetes and hypertension burden in Southern Governorate requires localized prevention.

Report: Ministry of Health, 2009.