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Summary of the STEPS Survey Report for Conakry, Guinea

The report presents a preliminary analysis of the STEPS survey conducted in Conakry, Guinea, to assess the prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The survey aimed to measure factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, poor diet, physical inactivity, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes in the population aged 15-64 years.

Key Findings

• Tobacco Use: 10.5% of adults were current smokers.
• Alcohol Consumption: 8.8% of adults reported alcohol consumption, with 60.3% consuming it in the 30 days prior to the survey.
• Diet: Only 4.4% consumed the recommended 5 portions of fruits and vegetables daily.
• Physical Activity: 21.2% engaged in vigorous physical activity, and 38.5% in moderate activity in the workplace or leisure.
• Obesity and Overweight: 27.3% had a body mass index (BMI) of ≥25 kg/m², including 9.9% who were obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m²).
• Hypertension: 28.3% were hypertensive, with 26.8% unaware of their condition.
• Diabetes: 4.3% were diagnosed diabetics, and an additional 2.6% were found to have hyperglycemia during the survey.

Methodology

• Sample Size: 1135 subjects out of a target 1200 (95% participation rate) were surveyed using a random sampling approach from the 1996 census data.
• Data Collection: Conducted from September 28 to October 14, 2009, involving steps 1 (lifestyle), 2 (anthropometric measurements), and 3 (biological tests). Quality assurance measures ensured data accuracy.
• Challenges: Political instability affected the survey timeline, limiting the scope to Conakry and partial areas of Basse Guinée.

Conclusion and Recommendations

Despite challenges, the survey provided valuable data on NCD risk factors in Conakry. Findings underscore the need for integrated prevention and control programs for NCDs, including further research, policy development, and public health interventions to address identified risk factors.