Abstract:

Chronic non-communicable diseases are a major contributor to the burden of disease in developed countries, and are increasing rapidly in developing countries. The purpose of the study was to explain and predict health behavior by focusing on the attitudes and beliefs of informal settlement dwellers. 

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