2002-12-31-世界卫生组织-2003_STEPS_Fact_Sheet_Nepal_2页_56kb

Nepal Kathmandu STEPS Survey 2003 was a population-based study conducted from July-August 2003, focusing on chronic disease risk factors among adults aged 25-64. It included two steps: Step 1 covered socio-demographic and behavioral data, while Step 2 involved physical measurements. The survey collected data from 2,030 participants with an 86% response rate.

Key findings from Step 1 indicate high prevalence of tobacco use among males (29.9% daily smokers) compared to females (10.4%), with average smoking starting age lower in males. Alcohol consumption showed lower abstention and higher current drinking rates in males (40.9% abstainers vs 74.6% in females), but lower frequency of heavy drinking in females. Fruit and vegetable intake was very low across both sexes, with males averaging fewer fruit days (2.7/day) and approximately 99% consuming less than 5 daily servings combined.

Step 2 physical measurements reveal mean BMI levels around 23-25 kg/m², with 26.8% of participants classified as overweight/obese and 2.0% obese overall, higher obesity rates in males. Blood pressure showed elevated levels, with 18.8% having high BP (≥140/90 mmHg), particularly common in males, though prevalence was lower in females and children. Overall, the survey highlighted significant risks, including high tobacco and low physical activity, poor diet, and increasing obesity and hypertension concerns.