Nguyen Thuy Duyen¹, Hoang Van Minh¹, Nguyen Van Huy²,  Kim Bao Giang², Tran Thu Ngan¹, Nguyen Xuan Long³, Dang Kim Khanh Ly⁴,  Vu Thu Trang⁵, Vu Dung⁶

¹Hanoi University of Public Health, Hanoi, Vietnam
²Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
³University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
⁴University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
⁵Graduate Academy of Social Sciences, Hanoi, Vietnam
⁶Vietnam Association of Psychology, Hanoi, Vietnam

Abstract

This review describes both magnitude and patterns of major behavioral risk factors for NCDs. Positive changes in tobacco use were identified, though this is far to meet the established expectation. Harmful alcohol consumption was reported, especially for males. Only small proportion of the population consumed an adequate amount of fruits and vegetables daily. Average salt intake was approximately doubled, in comparison to WHO’s recommendations. Physical activity has shifted gradually negatively, but future trends are unpredictable. An organized surveillance system should be developed initially with adequate tools and public resources to maintain and ensure sustainability over time.

Keywords: lifestyle, non-communicable diseases, risk factor, Vietnam

Full-text link: Patterns of behavioral risk factors for non-communicable diseases in Vietnam: A narrative scoping review

Source: Center for Population Health Sciences (CPHS) - Hanoi University of Public Health