International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-7802012017022717651765ENDepartment of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, KermanshahDepartment of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, KermanshahDepartment of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, KermanshahDepartment of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah20170227<p><strong>Background:</strong> The relationships that age and gender share with risk factors (RFs) of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) were assessed among a large‑scale employ in Western Iran.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> In this epidemiologic cross‑sectional study, 7129 employees from Kermanshah Province were assessed using a census method in 2012. Data on RFs of NCD were collected<br />using a standard questionnaire. Demographic information, diet, physical activity, tobacco use, and history of hypertension, history of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, and<br />cancer were studied.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> The proportion of &ge;5 servings of fruits and vegetables consumption per day was lower in higher ages (P = 0.001), and this proportion was greater in females than males (72.1% vs. 47.8%; P &lt; 0.0001). Tobacco use was more in higher ages and was higher among males than females (13.3% vs. 0.6%; P &lt; 0.0001). Overweight and obesity prevalence increased in higher<br />ages and was more prominent among males than females (67.8% vs. 55.3%; P &lt; 0.0001). Overall, the prevalence of having 3&ndash;5 RFs was greater among those with &ge;55 years and among males than females (20.4% vs. 6.6%; P &lt; 0.0001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The prevalence of major RFs of NCDs was greater among older persons and male participants. More preventive programs such as health education on employees of Kermanshah are recommended.</p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Age, employees, gender, risk factors of noncommunicable diseases</p>http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/1765http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/1765/2055