Behavioral Interventions as Primary Prevention for Non-Communicable Diseases Among Young People

Behavioral Interventions as Primary Prevention for Non-Communicable Diseases Among Young People; a Randomized Clinical Trial

In consistence of North Africa vision to decrease incidence of NCDs in different population type investigators decide to give more concerns to youth (young old) who are the main human power to build future. Recent data report non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the current leading cause of mortality in Egypt, with NCDs estimated to account for 85% of all deaths. Egypt's youth population (16-25 years old) is both the country's greatest asset and one of its biggest challenges. This age group makes up a huge share of the population, and while they are more connected to technology, social media, and modern facilities than older generations, they face lifestyle barriers that affect their health and productivity. Many modifiable risk factors affect their behavior and in consequence health. These factors related strongly to their close relationship with technology, they spend more time on mobile and computer applications that affect directly on physical inactivity, sleeping time (onset and duration) and at the end cause NCDs as obesity and CVs problems. Upper Egypt as apart from North Africa region is considered as one of the low-income countries with special cultures, specifically regarding food and physical activities. Even though young people constitute a significant proportion of the population, comparatively fewer studies have examined the prevalence of health concerns and the strategies needed to promote their well-being, especially when contrasted with research focused on groups such as the elderly or pregnant and lactating women. This project aims to investigate prevalence patterns, identify contributing factors, enhance community awareness by encouraging training of healthcare providers to best act and modify youth risk factors, and implement preventive interventions that are both cost-effective and sustainable. Furthermore, it seeks to foster adherence to these measures to strengthen health literacy and reduce the burden of conditions

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age Range: Typically 10-19 (adolescents) or 15-24 (young adults).
• resident in Egypt
• accept sharing and adhered for following
• At-risk youth (e.g., sedentary, high-sugar diet)
• Motivated to use digital tools
• Diverse socio-economic backgrounds
• Healthy enough for moderate exercise
• Presence of at least one modifiable risk factor, such as:

Insufficient physical activity (not meeting WHO guidelines of 60 min/day). Unhealthy dietary habits (high sugar/salt intake, low fruit/vegetable consumption).

Tobacco use or exposure to second-hand smoke (including vaping). Harmful alcohol consumption patterns.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals already diagnosed with the NCDs being targeted
• Presence of medical conditions that cause secondary obesity or hypertension
• Current use of medications that significantly affect metabolic or behavioral outcomes
• Individuals with active psychosis, severe clinical depression, or eating disorders
• Severe impairments that prevent the individual from understanding the study requirements, providing informed assent, or interacting with digital intervention tools
• Enrollment in another clinical trial or behavioral intervention that might lead to "treatment contamination."
• Unable to consent or use tech due to severe deficit
• Temporary residents (will move before data collection ends)
• Safety risk (e.g., severe heart condition)