Patterns and Determinants of Non-communicable Diseases Among the Anak Dalam Tribe (SAD) in Hajran and Nyogan Village, Jambi Province
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https://doi.org/10.22437/proca.v2i3.59979Keywords:
Central obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension, Indigenous people, Non-communicable disease, Suku Anak DalamAbstract
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), particularly hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM), are emerging among the Anak Dalam (SAD) community due to lifestyle changes associated with social transition and settlement. Objective: This study analyzed the patterns and determinants of NCDs among the SAD community in the villages of Nyogan and Hajran, Jambi Province. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in June–July 2026 among all eligible SAD members aged ≥15 years. Data were collected through interviews and physical measurements. Variables included sociodemographic, behavioral, and biological factors. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests and multiple Cox regression with a 95% confidence level. Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 27%, and that of diabetes mellitus (DM) was 3%. Age ≥40 years (PR=2.253; 95% CI: 1.149–4.419) and central obesity (PR=3.356; 95% CI: 1.787–7.075) were associated with the incidence of NCDs. Central obesity was the dominant factor (PR = 4.406; 95% CI: 1.774–10.939) after adjusting for age, sex, and socioeconomic status. Conclusion: The prevalence of NCDs in the SAD community is beginning to resemble that of the general population. Prevention efforts should focus on controlling central obesity through a balanced diet and early detection, particularly among individuals aged ≥40 years and those with other risk factors
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