Volume 11 — March 27, 2014
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Prevalence of Noncommunicable Diseases and Their Risk Factors in Guangzhou, China
| Year | Prevalence | Awareness | Treatment | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002, % | 25.1 | 42.8 | 37.8 | 13.5 |
| 2009, % (95% confidence interval) | 11.8 (10.9–12.6) | 54.4 (51.7–57.2) | 49.3 (46.6–52.0) | 23.2 (20.7–25.7) |
Figure 1. Comparison between provincial (2002) and
municipal (2009) results for hypertension prevalence and self-management,
Guangzhou, China. Confidence intervals were not available for 2002 data.
Respondents in both survey years were aged 15 years or older. The 2002
survey included rural residents of Guangzhou.
| Year | Smokers | Current Smoker | Former Smoker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002, % | 17.3 | 20.2 | 2.1 |
| 2009, % | 21.0 | 18.4 | 12.4 |
Figure 2. Comparison of provincial (2002) and
municipal (2009) results for tobacco use, Guangzhou, China. Respondents were
aged 15 years or older. The 2002 survey included rural residents of
Guangzhou.
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