Non-Communicable Diseases Risk Profile of Bus Drivers in Rural Maharashtra: An Exploratory Comparative Study

Introduction: For effective control of non-communicable disease (NCD) focus on high-risk group is economic but identification of such groups and their specific risks is important. Literature from high income countries suggests bus-driver is one such group but specific risk factors might be different for developing countries. Understanding these risks will be helpful to plan preventive interventions for NCDs.