Assessment of Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases among Adults in a Selected Rural Community, Coimbatore,India

MAHALAKSHMI M; CHITRA W; NALINI K.J; SWETHA G; BHUVANESWARI R

Assessment of Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases among Adults in a Selected Rural Community, Coimbatore,India

Author(s)	Ms. MAHALAKSHMI M, Prof. CHITRA W, Ms. NALINI K.J, Ms. SWETHA G, Ms. BHUVANESWARI R
Country	India
Abstract	Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) constitute a major public health concern and are increasingly prevalent among adults in rural communities. Early identification of modifiable risk factors is essential for promoting preventive health practices and reducing the future burden of NCD-related complications. The Community-Based Assessment Checklist (CBAC) provides an effective approach for identifying individuals at risk of common NCDs at the community level. Objective: To assess the prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases among adults and determine the association between NCD risk factors and selected demographic variables. Methods: A quantitative descriptive research design was adopted to assess NCD risk factors among adults aged 30 years and above residing in SS Kulam, a rural community. A total of 250 participants were selected using a non-probability consecutive sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire comprising socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle and clinical variables, and the Community-Based Assessment Checklist (CBAC). The collected data were analysed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and inferential statistics using the Chi-square test. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Among 250 participants, 140 (56%) were females and 110 (44%) were males. The largest proportion of participants, 101 (40%), belonged to the 40–49-year age group. A considerable proportion, 134 (54%), reported engaging in less than 150 minutes of physical activity per week. Based on the CBAC assessment, 41 (37%) males and 49 (35%) females were classified as being at high risk of developing common NCDs. Statistically significant associations were observed between NCD risk and age group, smoking status, female waist circumference, physical activity, and family history of NCDs. Conclusion: The study demonstrates a considerable burden of NCD risk factors among adults in the selected rural community. The findings highlight the importance of early identification of high-risk individuals through community-based screening, together with appropriate health education, lifestyle modification, regular screening, counselling, referral, and follow-up. Strengthening primary healthcare and community-based preventive services may contribute to reducing the risk and long-term burden of non-communicable diseases.
Keywords	Keywords: Non-communicable diseases; NCD risk factors; Community-Based Assessment Checklist; Adults; Rural community; Physical activity; Community-based screening; Primary healthcare.
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On	2026-09-27

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Assessment of Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases among Adults in a Selected Rural Community, Coimbatore,India

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