Prevalence of Undiagnosed Hypertension in Bangladesh: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Undiagnosed hypertension (UHTN) remains a significant public health concern in Bangladesh, leading to severe complications due to delayed diagnosis and management. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the prevalence of UHTN among adults aged 18 years and older, using data from studies conducted in Bangladesh and published between 2010 and 2024. A comprehensive search of major databases yielded 1028 records, from which nine relevant studies, encompassing a total of 28949 participants, were selected and evaluated for quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, providing valuable insights into the prevalence of UHTN within the Bangladeshi population. The pooled prevalence of UHTN was 11% (95% CI: 6%-19%) based on a random-effects model, with substantial heterogeneity (I²

SUBMITTER: Sultana N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11883659 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature