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Summary of N C D Survey Results: Syrian Arab Republic 2003

Core Content Overview

This document presents the results of a non-communicable diseases (NCDs) survey conducted in the Syrian Arab Republic in 2003. The survey includes data on prevalence of unhealthy behaviors and health indicators among the population, with separate statistics for males, females, and the total population.

Key Findings

1. Smoking Prevalence

• Daily smoking is significantly more common among males (48%) compared to females (8.9%).
• The total prevalence of daily smoking is 24.7%.

2. Alcohol Consumption

• Alcohol drinking in the last year is 10.97% among males and 3.25% among females.
• The total prevalence is 6.36%.

3. Fruit and Vegetable Intake

• The mean daily intake of fruits and/or vegetables is 2.28 pieces for the total population.
• Males consume slightly less (2.27 p.) than females (2.29 p.).
• 4.3% of the total population consumes 5 pieces daily.
• 42.6% of the population consumes less than 2 pieces daily, indicating a low consumption level overall.

4. Physical Activity

• Physical activity less than 10 meters per day is reported by 32.9% of the total population.
• Females have a higher rate (40.8%) compared to males (21.3%).
• The mean weekly hours of physical activity is 7.7 hours for the total population, with males (9.29 h.) engaging more than females (6.28 h.).

5. Body Mass Index (BMI)

• The mean BMI for the total population is 26.69, indicating a slightly overweight population.
• Males have a mean BMI of 25.96, while females have a mean BMI of 27.24.
• Overweight and obesity (BMI ≥ 25) are reported by 56.3% of the total population.
• Males (52.8%) and females (58.8%) both have high rates of being overweight or obese.

6. Blood Sugar Levels

• The mean fasting blood sugar is 98.17 for the total population.
• 19.8% of the population has blood sugar ≥ 110, which may indicate pre-diabetes or diabetes.

7. Cholesterol and Triglycerides

• The mean cholesterol is 183.12 for the total population.
• 33.5% of the population has cholesterol ≥ 200, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
• The mean triglycerides is 154.11 for the total population.
• 9.1% of the population has triglycerides ≥ 250, which is also a risk factor.

8. Blood Pressure

• The mean systolic blood pressure is 126.0, and the mean diastolic blood pressure is 77.07.
• High blood pressure is reported by 28.8% of the total population.
• Males (30.4%) have a higher prevalence than females (26.4%).

9. Awareness of Chronic Diseases

• 4.8% of the total population knows about diabetes.
• 1.5% of the total population knows about asthma.

Main Views and Insights

The survey highlights several unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and health risks in the Syrian Arab Republic in 2003:

• Smoking is a significant public health issue, particularly among males.
• Alcohol consumption is relatively low but still present in the population.
• Poor diet is evident, as less than 2 pieces of fruits and vegetables per day are consumed by 42.6% of the population.
• Low physical activity is a common issue, especially among females.
• Overweight and obesity are widespread, with 56.3% of the population classified as overweight or obese.
• Cardiovascular risk factors, including high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and high blood pressure, are also prevalent.
• Awareness of chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma is low, suggesting a gap in health education.

Conclusion

The survey underscores the high prevalence of NCD risk factors in the Syrian Arab Republic in 2003, including smoking, poor diet, low physical activity, and obesity. These findings emphasize the urgent need for public health interventions aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles and improving chronic disease awareness.