Coastal residency and its association with diagnosed hypertension based on findings from a cross-sectional study in rural Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT: The high prevalence of hypertension in coastal regions poses a significant public health challenge due to factors such as high salt intake, air pollution, poor diets, limited healthcare access, and increased stress levels. However, disparities in diagnosed hypertension between coastal and non-coastal areas in Bangladesh remain underexplored. This study aims to investigate and address the prevalence of diagnosed hypertension among adults in both regions. In 2020-2021, a cross-sectional study was conducted in Bangladesh to assess hypertension prevalence in coastal and non-coastal regions. The study included 3917 adults from six districts, including non-coastal and coastal regions. Prevalence ratios (PRs) were determined using a modified Poisson regression model, to quantify the relationship

SUBMITTER: Hossain A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11937377 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature