IHP measures risk factors for chronic diseases - Prevention, less cost for health and the economy
Albania will conduct a new national survey to measure the main risk factors associated with noncommunicable diseases. Through the World Health Organization's STEPS methodology, the Institute of Public Health will collect data on smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, hypertension, physical activity and diet. The survey will provide updated information that will serve as an important basis for the design, implementation and monitoring of evidence-based policies and programs, with the aim of reducing the burden of noncommunicable diseases and improving the health of the population.
Essentially, the study aims to answer the question of how exposed Albanians are today to factors that lead to chronic diseases. This is a picture that is not only shown by the number of patients, but by the way the population lives, its habits and the risks it faces every day. The importance of this study is related to the fact that non-communicable diseases continue to be the main cause of death in our country.
However, the challenge is not just their treatment, but prevention. To prevent, institutions need to know which factors are most prevalent, which age groups are most at risk, and where policy interventions should be focused.
Thus, the STEPS study is not simply a statistical process. It aims to create an updated map of health risks in the country, giving policymakers a stronger basis for decision-making. Without reliable data, even prevention programs risk not addressing real problems.
The benefits are not limited to the health system. A healthier population means fewer cases of chronic diseases, fewer hospitalizations, fewer long-term treatments, and a more active workforce. In this regard, investing in prevention is not only a health policy, but also an economic investment, as it reduces the costs that chronic diseases create for the state budget, businesses, and families themselves.
However, the value of this study will not be measured by the number of completed questionnaires or analyses performed. It will depend on how the results are translated into concrete policies to reduce risk factors and improve the health of the population. Only then will the study achieve its goal: to help not only treat diseases, but also prevent them.
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