Risk factors of noncommunicable chronic diseases in Wulian county, Shandong province

Objective To explore the related risk factors of noncommunicable chronic disease (NCD) and provide evidence for the health promotion and health education among general population. Methods Descriptive epidemiological analysis was conducted among the residents aged 18 years and selected by multistage stratified random cluster sampling. in Wulian county. Results The rates of smoking, passive smoking and alcohol drinking were 38.8%, 51.1% and 38.0% respectively. The rates of quitting smoking and participating in physical exercise were 15.8% and 16.7% respectively. Conclusion The prevalence of risk factors of NCD was higher in Wulian county than national level. It's suggested to develop prevention and control measures suited for the populations in different areas.