This contrasts with observations from other large surveys that consistently observe higher RDT-prevalence attributed to antigen persistence following treatment or submicroscopic infections [ 28].
This gender difference of prevalence maybe attributed to higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome in men [ 31].
The dramatic decline in leprosy prevalence was attributed to a resolution passed in 1991 by the World Health Assembly (the governing body of the World Health Organization [WHO]) that was designed to eliminate the disease by 2000.
The increased NCD prevalence is attributed to the social, economic and lifestyle changes that are occurring in the region.
The high prevalence is attributed to inadequate food consumption, poor maternal and child feeding practices, illnesses and limited delivery of health and nutrition services.
The rise in prevalence is attributed to aging population, urbanization, rising obesity, unhealthy diets and physical inactivity, in addition to the genetic predisposition of South Asians to diabetes [ 2].
A large relative contribution of background was observed, especially among the youngest men (43%) and women (39%) and among the oldest old, in which more than 50% of the total disability prevalence was attributed to background.
Therefore, the difference of the present and previous prevalence could be attributed to the increasing prevalence of obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance and T2DM.
