Urban-rural differences in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases risk factors among 25–74 years old citizens in Yangon Region, Myanmar: a cross sectional study

Urban-rural differences in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases risk factors among 25–74 years old citizens in Yangon Region, Myanmar: a cross sectional study

Abstract Background Recent societal and political reforms in Myanmar may upturn the socio-economy and, thus, contribute to the country’s health transition. Baseline data on urban-rural disparities in non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors are not thoroughly described in this country which has b...

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Main Authors: Aung Soe Htet, Marius B. Bjertness, Lhamo Y. Sherpa, Marte Karoline Kjøllesdal, Win Myint Oo, Haakon E. Meyer, Hein Stigum, Espen Bjertness
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Risk factors
Non-communicable diseases
Urban-rural differences
Yangon
Myanmar
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3882-3

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