THE STUDY OF PREVALENCE OF MAIN RISK FACTORS OF DEVELOPMENT OF CHRONIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN RESIDENTS OF MAKHACHKALA

In Russia, mortality from major non-communicable diseases accounts for more than 2/3 of total mortality of population. The purpose of the study is to investigate prevalence of main risk factors of development of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among patients. The study was carried out in 2023-2024 at the basis of the Republican Health Center of Makhachkala of the Republic of Dagestan. The prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases was analyzed using results of sociological survey of 465 respondents and outpatient card data. The low physical activity, high cholesterol, overweight, obesity and high blood pressure are more common among persons with higher education. The smoking, excessive salt intake and insufficient consumption of fruits and vegetables are more common among persons with secondary and secondary specialized education. The highest percentage of smokers was detected in groups of 41-50 age old (24.7%) and 31-40 years old (20.7%). The insufficient awareness about one's level of cholesterol was detected in 17.8% of males and 23.9% of females and about one's level of blood sugar in 34.6% of males and 38.1% of females. The prevalence of main risk factors for NCDs was established for high blood pressure - 30.1%, overweight - 29.2%, obesity - 14.9%, smoking - 18.1%, elevated cholesterol - 41.5%. This data is to be taken into account in developing regional educational preventive programs.