Title:
Gaps in health promotion in Bangladesh to address NCDS in different stages of life
Authors:
Imam, Md. Akhter
Year:
2016
PAGE:
85
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Poverty
Keywords:
Health promotion, NCDs, risk factors, prevention, multisectoral approach, environment Bangladesh.
Abstract:
Background: Due to its high population and wide range of prevailing risk factors, Bangladesh needs to realize the importance of health promotion to tackle the epidemic threat of NCD that account for 59% of the total mortality.(1) A multisectoral life course approach is yet to be taken for health promotion addressing the risk factors to halt the progression of NCDs. Objective of study: To explore the gaps in current policies and program responses to address the NCDs in order to develop recommendation to improve the promotional activities for prevention of NCDs. Methodology: The study carried out on literature review using peer reviewed, published and unpublished articles, thesis, reports, documents, policy brief papers. The study adapted and modified the framework for finding the gaps in policies and program responses in different stages of life. Findings: Major findings were lack of addressing the working breastfeeding women in policy with low use of local food as complementary feeding, lack of awareness and suitable environment for physical activities, unhealthy food and tobacco use with SHS were found. Conclusion: Current policies and programs need to realize the changing dimensions those influence the NCDs in Bangladesh. Considering the high range of prevailing risk factors, multisectoral life course approach is needed to halt the progression of NCDs. Recommendations: Review the policies to reflect on breastfeeding mothers, expand awareness and access to physical activity and sensitize people regarding harmful use of tobacco and unhealthy food consumption.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institue)
Region:
Bangladesh, People's Republic of
,
South Asia
Training:
Master of Public Health/International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2016 Imam
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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