Changes in prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among adults in Bangladesh: An analysis of two waves of nationally representative surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Bangladesh is one of the countries where the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension is rising due to rising living standards, sedentary lifestyles, and epidemiological transition. Among the NCDs, hypertension is a major risk factor for CVD, accounting for half of all coronary heart disease worldwide. However, detailed research in this area has been limited in Bangladesh. The objective of the study was to estimate changes in the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among Bangladeshi adult population. The study also sought to identify socioeconomic status-related inequality of hypertension prevalence in Bangladesh.

Methods

Cross-sectional analysis was conducted using nationally representative two waves of the Bangladesh Demograp

SUBMITTER: Chowdhury MAB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8638884 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature