摘要：Background: The relationships that age and gender share with risk factors (RFs) of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) were assessed among a large?scale employ in Western Iran. Methods: In this epidemiologic cross?sectional study, 7129 employees from Kermanshah Province were assessed using a census method in 2012. Data on RFs of NCD were collected using a standard questionnaire. Demographic information, diet, physical activity, tobacco use, and history of hypertension, history of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, and cancer were studied. Results: The proportion of ?5 servings of fruits and vegetables consumption per day was lower in higher ages (P=0.001), and this proportion was greater in females than males (72.1% vs.47.8%; P Conclusions: The prevalence of major RFs of NCDs was greater among older persons and male participants. More preventive programs such as health education on employees of Kermanshah are recommended.
关键词：AGE; EMPLOYEES; GENDER; RISK FACTORS OF NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES
