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Summary of NCD Risk Factor Survey in Bhutan (Thimphu, 2004)

• Survey Details: A hospital-based cross-sectional survey conducted in March 2004 at the outpatient department of JDWNR Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan, using the WHO STEPS methodology to assess non-communicable disease risk factors among adults aged 35 years and above.
• Participants: 410 adults participated, with a 98% response rate.
• Key Findings (for adults aged 35-64 years):
  • Tobacco Use: Low prevalence (4.2%); higher among males, with early initiation and fewer manufactured cigarette smokers.
  • Alcohol Consumption: High abstention rate (48.8% overall).
  • Diet: Suboptimal fruit and vegetable intake (average servings low, 42-43% consuming less than 5 combined servings per day).
  • Physical Activity: Low levels overall (14-16% meeting thresholds); predominantly work- and transport-related.
  • Physical Measurements: Mean BMI high (24.7), with 42.7% overweight/obese and 9.8% obese; mean blood pressure elevated, with 36.3% having raised BP and a subset with more severe hypertension.
• Context: The survey provided pilot data for future community-based research planned for August 2006.