• Roshan Neupane and Tulsi Ram Bhandari.
• School of Health and Allied Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pokhara University, Kaski, Nepal.
• JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2018 Jan 1; 56 (209): 497-503.

IntroductionNon-communicable diseases have along duration and slow progression. It is estimated that the attribution of NCDs in mortality has been rising gradually in Nepal. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with NCDs in Biratnagar, Nepal.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among government employees in Biratnagar, Nepal from August to December 2016. We used self-administrated modified WHO STEPS survey questionnaire and distributed to all government employees of Biratnagar Sub-Metropolitan. We used complete filled 323 questionnaires to analyze and draw the results.ResultsThe prevalence of NCDs was found 72 (22.3%). Hence, 322 (99.6%)government employees had exposed at least one established risk factor of the NCDs. The prevalence of use of any type of tobacco products was 60 (18.5%) and consumption of alcoholic products was 187 (57.9%). More than two-thirds respondents answered that they consumed fruits once a week. Most government employees consumed vegetable regularly.The majority 193 (59.6%) respondents used motorcycle and electric rickshaw as means of transportation. Out of the total participants 60 (18.6%), 19 (5.9%), and 6 (1.9%) reported hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases respectively.ConclusionsPrevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases has been seen in Government Employees in Biratnagar, Nepal. Most of them had at least one associated factor related to NCD was found.

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