National Non-communicable Disease Risk Factors Survey in Bangladesh: according to WHO STEPS approach

The survey has been conducted for the third time, employing the STEPS approach of the World Health Organization. Its objective was to determine the risk factors of non-communicable diseases in the country. The survey results can serve as the foundation for evidence-based policies and programs intended to reduce the burden of NCDs, as well as to monitor and evaluate future NCD prevention and control strategies in the country. The use of the STEPS approach in the survey ensures that the data collected is comparable with other countries, enabling regional and global benchmarking of NCD risk factors. In general, this survey is a crucial tool for comprehending and dealing with the NCDs burden in the country.

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