Abstract:

Objective  To investigate the knowledge on chronic non-communicable diseases(NCD) and diet habits in local residents for control of such diseases through health education and modifying the unhealthy life style. Methods A survey was conducted by random sampling parts of the local residents, aged over 50 years, in Duobao community of Liwan district, Guangzhou city, between 2015 and 2016. Results A total of 368 subjects completed the questionnaire in the first survey. Second survey conducted after one year of health intervention showed that the residents had improved a lot in knowledge on the diet habits, cigarette smoking, drinking and NCD as well as awareness on prevention and control of obesity, diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Conclusion  Long-term health education can improve the knowledge on the risks for and prevention of NCD in local residents.

Key words: Chronic non-communicable diseases, Knowledge, Diet habits, Health education