Far-western University
Faculty of Education
B.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Course Title: Non- Communicable Diseases and Lifestyles
Course No. : HP.Ed.471
Nature of course: Theory
Level: B.Ed.
Semester: Seventh
Total periods: 45
Time per period: 1 Hour
1. Course Introduction
Non communicable diseases have become a growing problem in Nepal, while the burden of communicable diseases still remains at high prevalence. This course intends to develop understanding of the students on the concept, problem and prevention of non-communicable diseases associated with behavioral, biological and other risk factors. Students are expected to get acquainted with the selected emerging and growing NCDs in Nepal. Moreover, it intends to familiarize students with the basics of preventing NCDs by modifying their lifestyles.
2. General Objectives
The general objectives of this course are as follows:
- Make students understand the meaning, problem and preventions of non-communicable diseases.
- Help students in explaining the cause, problem and preventive measures of selected non-communicable diseases in the context of Nepal.
- Acquaint students with the behavioral, biological and other risk factors of non-communicable diseases including their control measures.
3. Contents in Detail with Specific Objectives
| Specific Objectives | Contents in Detail with Specific Objectives |
| Define NCDs. Identify the current problem of NCDs in the world and Nepal. Describe the gaps in natural history of NCDs. Explain the levels of prevention of NCDs. Describe the methods of screening of NCDs. Delineate the major programs of NCD prevention in Nepal. | Unit 1: Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases (10) 1.1 Concept of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) 1.2 Global Problem of NCDs 1.3 NCDs in Nepal 1.4 Gaps in Natural History of NCDs 1.5 Levels of Prevention of NCDs 1.5.1 Primordial 1.5.2 Primary 1.5.3 Secondary 1.5.4 Tertiary 1.6 Screening of NCDs 1.7 Major programs of NCD prevention in Nepal |
| Explain the meaning, cause, risk factors, problem, effect and preventive measures of selected NCDs in Nepal. | Unit 2: Selected Non-Communicable Diseases in Nepal (18) 2.1 Asthma 2.2 Cancer 2.3 Diabetes 2.4 Obesity 2.5 Coronary Heart Disease 2.6 Rheumatic Heart Disease 2.7 Stroke 2.8 Hypertension 2.9 Stone |
| Identify modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors of NCDs. Explain the problem of behavioral risk factors and lifestyles in occurrence of NCDs. Describe the contribution of biological risk factors in NCDs. Ascertain other risk factors contributing in occurrence of NCDs. Discuss the methods to control the risk factors in occurrence of NCDs. | Unit 3: Risk Factors for NCDs (17) 3.1 Major risk factors of NCDs 3.1.1 Modifiable risk factors 3.1.2 Non-modifiable risk factors 3.2 Behavioral Risk Factors 3.2.1 Tobacco use 3.2.2 Alcohol consumption 3.2.3 Unhealthy dietary habits 3.2.4 Physical inactivity 3.2.5 Control measures of behavioral risk factors 3.3 Biological Risk Factors 3.3.1 Raised blood pressure 3.3.2 Raised blood glucose 3.3.3 Abnormal blood lipids 3.3.4 Overweight and Obesity 3.3.5 Infections 3.3.6 Control measures of biological risk factors 3.4 Other Risk Factors 3.4.1 Indoor air pollution and improper housing 3.4.2 Oral health practice 3.4.3 Dietary salt and oil intake 3.4.4 Control measures of other risk factors |
