India Prevalence of Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases in Rural and Urban Tamil Nadu 2010-2012
General Info
Coverage type
Subnational
Time period covered
June, 2010 - December, 2012
Data type
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Exam - Individual - Urban-rural representative
Summary
The purpose of this study was to risk factors for non-communicable diseases in rural and urban areas within the Vellore district. The data were collected through interviews and biometric measurements of blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, and blood lipids. This study employed the WHO STEPS methods and questionnaire in the data collection process.
Data were collected from 6,196 adults between the ages of 30 and 64 years.
Citation
Suggested citation
India Prevalence of Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases in Rural and Urban Tamil Nadu 2010-2012.