ABSTRACT
Introduction : This study was designed to find out the group mean prevalence of NCD risk factors in different administrative divisions of West Bengal (WB) and to explore the probable reasons of these differences in different indigenous habitat wise groups of districts of West Bengal. Methods : This descriptive study was conducted on available secondary data from National Family Health Survey- 5 (NFHS-5) regarding NCD risk factors. For this study, WB’s districts were divided into five administrative divisions namely Presidency, Medinipur, Burdwan, Malda and Jalpaiguri. Again WB State divided into three groups namely Jangalmahal (forest region), Pahar (Himalayan Hilly region) and “Rest of West Bengal” (ROW) on the basis of habitat of major indigenous people. Data are analyzed by Microsoft excel software in percentage and group mean. Results : Presidency (M: 20.6% versus F: 21.9%) with Medinipur (M: 20.3% versus F: 19%) divisions and Jangalmahal group of districts (M: 22.1% versus F: 16.5%) have higher group me n prevalence of high blood sugar in West Bengal. High group mean prevalence of high blood pressure was observed in Pahar (M: 26.6% versus F: 25.2%) group of districts and Jalpaiguri (M: 24.7% versus F:24%) division. The group mean prevalence of alcohol intake is very high in Jalpaiguri division (M: 25.2% versus F: 3%). The group mean prevalence of obesity (women aged 15-49 years) is increased from the last NFHS -4 survey. Conclusion : The group mean prevalence of alcohol intake and high blood pressure are very high in Pahar. The tobacco use related habit is comparatively high in Jangalmahal and Pahar group of districts. The group mean prevalence of high blood sugar is comparatively high in Jangalmahal and Presidency division areas.