The prevalence of risk factors for chronic noncommunicable diseases among medical specialists in the Tomsk region

Abstract

Aim. To determine the prevalence and structure of risk factors (RF) for chronic noncommunicable diseases (CNCD) medical specialists in the Tomsk Region depending on labor parameters, gender, residence and specialty.Material and methods. As part of the study, specialists filled out questionnaires that included questions related to their labor activity, as well as a questionnaire made up on basis of methodological recommendations “Monitoring of risk factors for chronic noncommunicable diseases in practical healthcare”. The questionnaire was submitted in electronic form and posted on the website http://www.golosaonline.ru/medto.Results. Medical specialists in the Tomsk region revealed a high prevalence of such RFs of CNCD as improper feeding and sedentary lifestyle, as well as overweight. We recorded that these RFs are most common among surgical specialties.Conclusion. The study showed that there is a need for practical recommendations for medical specialists on leveling the individual RFs of CNCD.

Keywords

• risk factors
• chronic noncommunicable diseases
• medical specialists
• doctor’s health