Non-communicable Disease Prevention
Sri Lanka has experienced behavioural changes related to urbanisation and development. The Western Province low-HDL pattern is linked to sedentary urban work, low physical activity, refined carbohydrates, fast foods, trans fats, and stress…
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Sri Lanka has experienced behavioural changes related to urbanisation and development. The Western Province low-HDL pattern is linked to sedentary urban work, low physical activity, refined carbohydrates, fast foods, trans fats, and stress. Ischaemic heart disease is described as the leading cause of mortality in Sri Lanka. The findings support population-wide non-communicable disease prevention in Sri Lanka. Recommended strategies include awareness campaigns, self-monitoring, workplace programmes, targeted education, primordial prevention, and surveillance systems.