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. 2013 May;72(5 Suppl 1):10–18.

Table 3.

NCD Risk Factors by Total and Gender, American Samoa, 2004

Risk Factor % Total % Male % Female
Current smoker 39.4 49.0 29.7
Daily smoker 29.9 38.1 21.6
Current alcohol use 63.5 72.7 41.3
Binge drinking - 49.6 33.9
Consume <5 servings fruit/veg 86.7 87.9 85.6
Low activity 62.2 58.6 66.0
Overweight (BMI 25–29.9) 18.9 23.5 14.2
Obese (BMI ≥30) 74.6 69.3 80.2
Overweight + Obese 93.5 92.7 94.4
Hypertension (≥140/90 or meds) 34.2 40.9 27.5
Elevated cholesterol (≥200mg/dl) 23.4 23.1 23.7
Diabetes (≥110mg/dl) 47.3 52.3 42.4

Data Source: WHO and American Samoa Government, NCD Risk Factors STEPS Report9