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Vanuatu STEPS Survey 2011 Summary

This report summarizes key findings from the 2011 Vanuatu STEPS survey, a population-based study of chronic disease risk factors among adults aged 25-64, using a multi-stage cluster sampling design. The survey included sociodemographic and behavioral data (Step 1), physical measurements (Step 2), and biochemical tests (Step 3).

• Participation: A total of 4671 adults were involved, representing the age group of interest.
• Tobacco Use: Approximately 23.7% of participants smoked tobacco, with higher rates among males (45.8% current smokers vs. 4.0% females). Daily smoking was reported by 12.4% of both sexes, averaging a start age of 20.2 years for daily smokers, mostly using manufactured cigarettes (52.2% overall).
• Alcohol Consumption: High abstention rates were observed, with 48.8% being lifetime abstainers and 31.2% abstaining in the past 12 months. Only 6.8% consumed alcohol in the last 30 days, with no heavy episodic drinking reported for females (1.7%).
• Fruit and Vegetable Intake: Average daily consumption was low, with mean servings per day being 1.9 for fruit and 3.1 for vegetables overall. About 61.8% consumed less than five servings per day, indicating insufficient intake.
• Physical Activity: Most adults (73.9%) had high activity levels, while 11.7% were classified as low activity. Median daily physical activity time was 214.3 minutes, with notable differences by gender.
• Weight and Body Measurements: Average BMI was 26.1, with 50.9% overweight and 18.8% obese. Waist circumference was high (75.0 cm average), and blood pressure indicated elevated concerns, with 28.6% having raised BP.
• Biochemical Markers: Fasting blood glucose averaged 5.7 mmol/L, with 21.2% showing impaired fasting glycemia. Total blood cholesterol was 4.9 mmol/L, and 36.5% had elevated cholesterol levels.
• Risk Factor Summary: Overall, 9.7% of participants had none of the major risk factors identified, while 30.6% of those aged 45-64 years had three or more risk factors, highlighting a significant burden for chronic disease risk. males females