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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-6 | Issue-03
Assessment of Prevalence of Risk Factors of Non-Communicable Disease in School Going Adolescents
Dr. Roshni Jennifer, Dr. Ranganath K R, Dr. Govindaraj M
Published: March 15, 2018 | 141 146
DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2018.v06i03.001
Pages: 802-806
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Abstract
The rising burden of preventable risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among adolescents is a major public health challenge worldwide. The data on these risk factors in school age population is deficient in India. The present study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of lifestyle associated risk factors for non-communicable diseases in apparently healthy school children. To assess the prevalence of risk factors of non-communicable disease in school going adolescents.