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Monower MM, Abid SUA, Abrar AK, Choudhury SR. Salt intake across the hypertension care cascade in the Bangladeshi adult population: a nationally representative cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e081913. [PMID: 38580369 PMCID: PMC11002389 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine the distribution of daily salt intake across the hypertension care cascade and assess the proportional distribution of these care cascade categories across various salt consumption level. DESIGN A population-based national cross-sectional study. SETTINGS Data from the Bangladesh STEPS 2018 survey were used, encompassing both urban and rural strata within all eight divisions. National estimates were generated from weighted data. PARTICIPANTS A diverse population of 6754 men and women aged 18-69 years was included in the study. OUTCOME MEASURES Daily salt consumption was estimated using the spot urine sodium concentration following Tanaka equation. Distribution of salt intake among different categories of hypertension care cascade, including hypertensives, aware of hypertension status, on treatment and under control, was assessed. RESULTS Individuals with hypertension consume more salt on average (9.18 g/day, 95% CI 9.02 to 9.33) than those without hypertension (8.95 g/day, 95% CI 8.84 to 9.05) (p<0.02). No significant differences were found in salt intake when comparing aware versus unaware, treated versus untreated and controlled versus uncontrolled hypertension. In the overall population, 2.7% (95% CI 2.1% to 3.6%) of individuals without hypertension adhered to the recommended salt intake (<5 g/day) while 1.6% (95% CI 1.0% to 2.4%) with hypertension did so (p<0.03). Among individuals with hypertension, 2.4% (95% CI 1.4% to 4.0%) of those aware followed the guideline while only 0.8% (95% CI 0.4% to 1.9%) of those unaware adhered (p<0.03). Additionally, no significant differences were observed in adherence between the treated versus untreated and controlled versus uncontrolled hypertension. CONCLUSIONS Individuals with hypertension consume significantly more salt than those without, with no significant variations in salt intake based on aware, treated and controlled hypertension. Adhering to WHO salt intake guidelines aids better blood pressure management. By addressing salt consumption across hypertension care cascade, substantial progress can be made in better blood pressure control.
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- Md Mostafa Monower
- Deaprtment of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Deaprtment of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Deaprtment of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Deaprtment of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Salwa M, Islam S, Tasnim A, Al Mamun MA, Bhuiyan MR, Choudhury SR, Amin MR, Haque MA. Health Literacy Among Non-Communicable Disease Service Seekers: A Nationwide Finding from Primary Health Care Settings of Bangladesh. Health Lit Res Pract 2024; 8:e12-e20. [PMID: 38329843 PMCID: PMC10849776 DOI: 10.3928/24748307-20240119-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Considering the health literacy status of service seekers is crucial while developing programs and policies to improve service delivery in primary health care settings. OBJECTIVE Our aim was to assess health literacy among adults seeking non-communicable disease (NCD)-related services in primary health care centers (PHC) of Bangladesh and identify its contributing factors and its preventive effect on risky behaviors. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 2,793 NCD service seekers were interviewed face-to-face from eight rural and three urban PHCs selected by a multi-stage random sampling method. We used the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire to collect data on health literacy. We applied logistic regression analysis to identify the contributing factors related to adequate health literacy. Odds ratios were used to calculate the preventive fraction of health literacy for NCD risk behaviors. KEY RESULTS Limited health literacy was found among 43% of the respondents. Adequate health literacy was associated with younger age, male sex, having a formal education, living in an extended family, hailing from a high socioeconomic group, and attending urban PHC. After adjusting the sociodemographic factors, the prevalence of smoking, smokeless tobacco usage, and inadequate fruits and vegetables consumption among participants were found to be 25%, 51%, and 18% lower for people with sufficient health literacy. CONCLUSIONS NCD service seekers have a high rate of inadequate health literacy. Adequate health literacy has the potential to lower the behavioral risk factors of NCDs. [HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice. 2024;8(1):e12-e20.].
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- Address correspondence to M. Atiqul Haque, PhD, Room No: 343, Block B, Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh;
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Shaheen N, Shamim AA, Choudhury SR, Sarwar S, Ashraf MM, Bahar N, Al Mamun MA, Sobhan SMM, Abedin MJ, Karim MR, Amin MR, Alim A. Commonly consumed processed packaged foods in Bangladesh are unhealthy and their nutrient contents are not in conformity with the label declaration. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:481-493. [PMID: 38268880 PMCID: PMC10804074 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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The present study was undertaken to identify the major nutrient content in processed foods commonly consumed in Bangladesh, their label conformity healthiness, and percent daily nutrient contribution. Twenty-four nationally representative composite samples were analyzed using AOAC and other standard methods. Results were compared with label information using a restrictive approach and EU tolerance guidelines. The healthiness of the products was evaluated in terms of the Health Star Rating (HSR) scheme and the UK traffic light labeling system. Among the analyzed samples, fried pulse, chanachur, lozenge, and fried peas had the highest amount of protein, fat, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber, respectively. Biscuits and milk chocolate had high levels of trans fatty acids (TFA) and saturated fatty acids (SFA). It was observed that around half of the products lacked information about saturated fatty acid (46%), followed by total dietary fiber and trans-fat (38% each). Other information was missing in one-fifth of the products, namely protein (17%), total fat (17%), available carbohydrate (17%), energy (17%), sugar (21%), and salt (21%). Label compliance analysis according to the restrictive approach revealed that none of the products accurately reported the salt, sugar, saturated fat, and trans fat content on the label. According to the EU tolerance guideline, approximately half of the products had protein (58%), fat (54%), and carbohydrate (42%) levels that fell within the EU tolerance limit. However, only around one-third of the samples had sugar (21%), salt (38%), and saturated fat (33%) levels that met the EU tolerance limit. In terms of healthiness analysis, according to the HSR, the range of stars was between 0.5 and 2.5 of the foods where fried peas got the highest rating (2.5 stars), while in terms of the UK traffic light system, none of the samples got all green signals. The lozenge got green lights for fat, SFA, and salt contents. It was also found that consumption of 100 g of fried peas or pulse would exceed the acceptable daily limit of salt, sugar, and SFA compared to the daily maximum allowable intake for the 2000 kcal diet recommended by the WHO. However, according to the serving size, biscuits were major contributors of TFA, sugar, and SFA, whereas fried pulse was a key contributor of sodium/salt. Proper regulatory actions should be introduced to promote healthy processed foods with user-friendly front-of-the-pack labeling and monitor their quality to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
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- Nazma Shaheen
- Institute of Nutrition and Food ScienceUniversity of DhakaDhakaBangladesh
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- National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research InstituteDhakaBangladesh
- Center for Non‐communicable Diseases and Nutrition, BRAC James P Grant of School of Public HealthBRAC UniversityDhakaBangladesh
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food ScienceUniversity of DhakaDhakaBangladesh
- National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research InstituteDhakaBangladesh
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food ScienceUniversity of DhakaDhakaBangladesh
- National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research InstituteDhakaBangladesh
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food ScienceUniversity of DhakaDhakaBangladesh
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- Non‐Communicable Disease Control (NCDC) ProgrammeDirectorate General of Health Services (DGHS)DhakaBangladesh
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- Non‐Communicable Disease Control (NCDC) ProgrammeDirectorate General of Health Services (DGHS)DhakaBangladesh
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- Non‐Communicable Disease Control (NCDC) ProgrammeDirectorate General of Health Services (DGHS)DhakaBangladesh
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Islam SMS, Uddin R, Das S, Ahmed SI, Zaman SB, Alif SM, Hossen MT, Sarker M, Siopis G, Livingstone KM, Mehlman ML, Rahman MM, Chowdhury RI, Alim MA, Choudhury SR, Ahmed SM, Adhikary RK, Anjum A, Banik PC, Chowdhury FR, Faruk MO, Gupta RD, Hannan MA, Haque MN, Haque SE, Hasan MT, Hossain MB, Hossain MM, Hossain M, Hossain S, Hossain SJ, Khan MN, Khan MJ, Mamun MA, Mokdad AH, Moni MA, Murray CJL, Rahman M, Rahman MM, Rahman M, Ratan ZA, Ripon RK, Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Sayeed A, Siraj MS, Sultana S, Maddison R, Hay SI, Naghavi M. The burden of diseases and risk factors in Bangladesh, 1990-2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet Glob Health 2023; 11:e1931-e1942. [PMID: 37973341 PMCID: PMC10664824 DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(23)00432-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bangladesh has made substantial progress in improving socioeconomic and health indicators over the past 50 years, but data on national disease burden are scarce. We used data from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2019 to estimate the burden of diseases and risk factors in Bangladesh from 1990 to 2019. METHODS For this systematic analysis, we analysed data from vital registration systems, surveys, and censuses using multistage modelling processes to estimate life expectancy at birth, mortality rate, years of life lost (YLLs), years lived with disability (YLDs), and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs). Additionally, we compared the health status of Bangladesh with that of the other countries in the GBD south Asia region-Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. FINDINGS Life expectancy at birth in Bangladesh increased from 58·2 years (95% uncertainty interval 57·1-59·2) in 1990 to 74·6 years (72·4-76·7) in 2019. Between 1990 and 2019, the age-standardised mortality rate decreased from 1509·3 (1428·6-1592·1) to 714·4 (604·9-838·2) deaths per 100 000 population. In 2019, non-communicable diseases represented 14 of the top 20 causes of death; the leading three causes were stroke, ischaemic heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. High blood pressure, high fasting plasma glucose, and smoking were the top three risk factors. From 1990 to 2019, the rate of all-cause DALYs decreased by 54·9% (48·8-60·4). In 2019, the leading causes of DALYs and YLLs were neonatal disorders, stroke, and ischaemic heart disease, whereas musculoskeletal disorders, depressive disorders, and low back pain were the leading causes of YLDs. Bangladesh has the lowest age-standardised rates of mortality, YLDs, and YLLs and the highest life expectancy at birth in south Asia. INTERPRETATION Over the past 30 years, mortality rates have reduced by more than half in Bangladesh. Bangladesh must now address the double burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Cost-effective, multisectoral efforts are needed to prevent and control non-communicable diseases, promote healthy lifestyles, and prevent premature mortality and disabilities. FUNDING Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. TRANSLATION For the Bangla translation of the abstract see Supplementary Materials section.
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Afroza U, Abrar AK, Nowar A, Akhtar J, Mamun MAA, Sobhan SMM, Cobb L, Ide N, Choudhury SR. Salt Intake Estimation from Urine Samples in South Asian Population: Scoping Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:4358. [PMID: 37892433 PMCID: PMC10609745 DOI: 10.3390/nu15204358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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The World Health Organization recommended reducing one's salt intake below 5 g/day to prevent disability and death from cardiovascular and other chronic diseases. This review aimed to identify salt estimation at the population level in South Asian countries, namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. We searched electronic databases and government websites for the literature and reports published between January 2011 and October 2021 and also consulted key informants for unpublished reports. We included studies that assessed salt intake from urinary sodium excretion, either spot urine or a 24 h urine sample, on a minimum of 100 samples in South Asian countries. We included 12 studies meeting the criteria after screening 2043 studies, out of which five followed nationally representative methods. This review revealed that salt intake in South Asian countries ranges from 6.7-13.3 g/day. The reported lowest level of salt intake was in Bangladesh and India, and the highest one was in Nepal. The estimated salt intake reported in the nationally representative studies were ranging from 8 g/day (in India) to 12.1 g/day (in Afghanistan). Salt consumption in men (8.9-12.5 g/day) was reported higher than in women (7.1-12.5 g/day). Despite the global target of population salt intake reduction, people in South Asian countries consume a much higher amount of salt than the WHO-recommended level.
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- Ummay Afroza
- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh; (A.K.A.); (A.N.); (J.A.); (M.A.A.M.); (S.M.M.S.); (S.R.C.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh; (A.K.A.); (A.N.); (J.A.); (M.A.A.M.); (S.M.M.S.); (S.R.C.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh; (A.K.A.); (A.N.); (J.A.); (M.A.A.M.); (S.M.M.S.); (S.R.C.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh; (A.K.A.); (A.N.); (J.A.); (M.A.A.M.); (S.M.M.S.); (S.R.C.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh; (A.K.A.); (A.N.); (J.A.); (M.A.A.M.); (S.M.M.S.); (S.R.C.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh; (A.K.A.); (A.N.); (J.A.); (M.A.A.M.); (S.M.M.S.); (S.R.C.)
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- Resolve To Save Lives (RTSL), New York, NY 10004, USA; (L.C.); (N.I.)
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- Resolve To Save Lives (RTSL), New York, NY 10004, USA; (L.C.); (N.I.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh; (A.K.A.); (A.N.); (J.A.); (M.A.A.M.); (S.M.M.S.); (S.R.C.)
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Nahar N, Haque T, Kabiruzzaman M, Khan MAM, Choudhury SR, Malik FTN. Assessment of subclinical left ventricular systolic dysfunction in patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis with preserved left ventricular systolic function by three-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography. Echocardiography 2023; 40:952-957. [PMID: 37519280 DOI: 10.1111/echo.15662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Left ventricular dysfunction and remodeling can occur as a result of aortic valve stenosis (AS). Three-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (3D-STE) can detect early left ventricular myocardial dysfunction even before ejection fraction declines. The purpose of this study was to look at the relationship between various myocardial strain parameters measured by 3D-STE in asymptomatic severe AS patients from Bangladesh. METHODS This study included 46 patients with asymptomatic severe AS but preserved LV systolic function (mean age 50.11 ± 12.66 years, LVEF 63.78 ± 3.95%, AS group) and 33 healthy subjects with no cardiovascular disease (mean age 48.21 ± 4.53 years, LVEF 65.15 ± 3.13%, control group). 3D-STE was used to measure left ventricular global myocardial strain parameters such as peak systolic longitudinal strain (PSLS), circumferential strain, radial strain, and area strain. RESULTS The AS group had significantly thicker interventricular septum and posterior ventricular wall than the control group (1.49 ± .19 cm vs. .81 ± .09 cm, p < .001; 1.73 ± 1.71 cm vs. .81 ± .10 cm, p = .003, respectively.) In the AS group, the Indexed Aortic Valve Area (AVA) was significantly lower than in the control group. (.29 ± .10 vs. 2.03 ± .18, p < .001, respectively). In terms of LVEF (p = .102), left ventricular end diastolic volume (p = .075), or left ventricular end systolic volume (p = .092), no significant inter-group difference was found. However, global PSLS (-10.75 ± 2.27 vs. -16.42 ± 2.76, p < .001), circumferential strain (-14.26 ± 3.40 vs. -16.64 ± 2.56, p = .001), area strain (-22.70 ± 4.19 vs. -26.45 ± 9.90, p = .024) and radial strain (32.20 ± 8.77 vs. 41.00 ± 7.52, p < .001) in the AS group were significantly lower than in the control group. CONCLUSION Our findings showed reductions in left ventricular global myocardial strains, particularly PSLS in patients suffering from asymptomatic severe AS in Bangladesh; this is consistent with other studies. Reduced area strain, detectable with 3D-STE, is also consistent with that pattern.
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- Nurun Nahar
- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Ogungbe O, Cazabon D, Moran AE, Neupane D, Himmelfarb CD, Edward A, Pariyo GW, Appel LJ, Matsushita K, Hongwei Z, Tong L, Dessie GA, Worku A, Choudhury SR, Jubayer S, Bhuiyan MR, Islam S, Osi K, Odu J, Obagha EC, Ojji D, Huffman MD, Commodore-Mensah Y. Landscape of team-based care to manage hypertension: results from two surveys in low/middle-income countries. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e072192. [PMID: 37487684 PMCID: PMC10373743 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Team-based care is essential for improving hypertension outcomes in low-resource settings. We assessed perceptions of country representatives and healthcare workers (HCWs) on team-based hypertension care in low/middle-income countries. DESIGN Two cross-sectional surveys. SETTING The first survey (Country Profile Survey) was conducted in 17 countries and eight in-country regions: Algeria, Bangladesh, Burundi, Chile, China (Beijing, Henan, Shandong), Cuba, Ethiopia, India (Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Telangana), Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, Saint Lucia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda and Vietnam. The second survey (HCW Survey) was conducted in four countries: Bangladesh, China, Ethiopia and Nigeria. PARTICIPANTS Using convenience sampling, participants for the Country Profile Survey were representatives from 17 countries and eight in-country regions, and the HCW Survey was administered to HCWs in Bangladesh, China, Ethiopia and Nigeria. OUTCOME MEASURES Country-level use of team-based hypertension care framework, comprising administrative, basic and advanced clinical tasks. Current practices of different HCW cadres, perspectives on team-based management of hypertension, barriers and facilitators. RESULTS In the Country Profile Survey, all (23/23, 100%) countries/regions surveyed integrated team-based care for basic clinical hypertension management tasks, less for advanced tasks (7/23, 30%). In the HCW Survey, 854 HCWs participated, 47% of whom worked in rural settings. Most HCWs in the sample acknowledged the value of team-based hypertension care. Although there were slight variations by country in the study sample, overall, barriers to team-based hypertension care were identified as inadequate training (83%); regulatory issues (76%); resistance by patients (56%), physicians (42%) and nurses (40%). Facilitators identified were use of treatment algorithms (94%), telehealth/m-health technology (92%) and adequate compensation for HCWs (80%). CONCLUSIONS Our findings revealed key lessons for health systems and governments regarding team-based care implementation. Specifically, policies to facilitate additional training, optimise HCWs' roles within care teams, use of hypertension treatment protocols and telehealth/m-health technology will be essential to promote team-based care.
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- Resolve to Saves Lives, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Federal Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Dental Public Health, University Dental College and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Resolve to Saves Lives, New York, New York, USA
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- Resolve to Saves Lives, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Ogungbe OV, Cazabon D, Moran AE, Neupane D, Dennison Himmelfarb CR, Edward A, Pariyo G, Appel LJ, Matsushita K, ZHANG H, Tong LIU, Girma D, Worku A, Reza Choudhury S, Jubayer S, Rahman Bhuiyan M, Islam S, Osi K, Odu J, Chijioke Emmanuel O, Dike O, Huffman MD, Commodore-Mensah Y. Abstract P557: A Landscape Analysis of Team-Based Care for Hypertension Control in Low-and Middle-Income Countries. Circulation 2023. [DOI: 10.1161/circ.147.suppl_1.p557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/15/2023]
Abstract
Introduction:
A team-based care approach to hypertension care in low-resource settings is an effective strategy for improving hypertension control.
Objective:
In this multi-country survey, we assessed the extent to which team-based care is operationalized for hypertension care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and the perception of hypertension program experts and health care workers (HCWs).
Methods:
Two surveys were administered; the first survey (Country Profile Survey), administered in 25 countries, sought to identify the current tasks of HCWs from perspectives of national representatives involved in public health programming. The second survey (HCW Survey), administered among HCWs in four LMICs; Bangladesh, China, Ethiopia, and Nigeria, aimed to understand current practices of HCWs, perspectives on team-based management of hypertension, and barriers and facilitators.
Results:
In the Country Profile Survey, all countries surveyed allowed team-based care for basic clinical hypertension management tasks, but less for advanced tasks (9/25, 36%). In the HCW survey, 854 HCWs from four countries participated: 47% (401/854) work in rural settings. Although there were slight variations by country, overall, barriers to team-based hypertension care were similar, including: inadequate training of HCWs (83%), regulatory issues (76%), resistance by patients (56%), and opposition by physicians (42%) and nurses (40%). Perceived facilitators of team-based hypertension care were use of treatment algorithms (94%), telehealth/m-health technology (92%), and adequate compensation for HCWs (80%) (
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Conclusions:
These surveys revealed key targets for health systems and governments to facilitate team-based care implementation. Specifically, policies to provide additional training, optimize HCWs roles within the care team, and establish hypertension treatment protocols and telehealth/m-health are essential.
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- Resolve to Save Lives; Columbia Univ Irving Med Cntr, Columbia Univ, New York, NY
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- Federal Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Zaman MM, Zaman A, Banik PC, Numan SMN, Islam MS, Ahmed J, Choudhury SR, Choudhury TT. Declining trend of tobacco use in a rural community of Bangladesh: Results of eight years of community interventions. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical Univ J 2023. [DOI: 10.3329/bsmmuj.v15i3.62939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Tobacco use in Bangladesh has been high, but there is no report on community-level intervention to reduce tobacco use. The aim of this article is to report the experience of eight years of community intervention to reduce tobacco use in a rural area of Bangladesh. We have done four householdbased surveys (2006, 2008, 2012, and 2014) in Ekhlaspur village of Chandpur district. One man and one woman aged ≥18 years from each of 600 households were selected for each survey randomly to monitor tobacco use in this village concomitant with community interventions. The intervention package included yard meetings, health facility-based counselling, observance of the world no-tobacco days, and periodic lectures in schools. Chi-square for linear trend analysis was done to examine declining trends of prevalence of tobacco use. There were 953 to 1015 participants, approximately half being men in each survey. Their mean age was 44 to 45 years in all surveys. A decline in tobacco use has been observed from 58.8 in 2006 to 43.4% in 2014 (Ptrend=0.000). There has not been any perceivable change in smoking in women because it was either zero or close to zero across surveys. A similar trend was observed in age groups, educational achievements, and hypertension (Ptrend=0.000). Smoking in men declined from 58.3 to 35.2% (Ptrend= 0.000). Community interventions in a sustainable manner can reduce tobacco use in rural communities of Bangladesh.
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Suzuki H, Siddiquee AT, Sobhan SMM, Kadota A, Miura K, Fujiyoshi A, Choudhury SR. Hearing loss was associated with cognitive impairment evaluated by Bangla Adaptation of Mini‐mental State Examination in a rural Bangladeshi elderly population. Alzheimers Dement 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/alz.060619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Harumitsu Suzuki
- Wakayama Medical University Wakayama Japan
- Shiga University of Medical Science Otsu Japan
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- Shiga University of Medical Science Otsu Japan
- Korea University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South)
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- Shiga University of Medical Science Otsu Japan
- NCD Epidemiology Research Center Otsu Japan
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- Shiga University of Medical Science Otsu Japan
- NCD Epidemiology Research Center Otsu Japan
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Haque MA, Salwa M, Islam MT, Sultana S, Rahman F, Ahmed S, Khan MMH, Hossain AKMM, Mamun MAA, Bhuiyan MR, Choudhury SR. Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among rural population: A national survey in Bangladesh. Lung India 2022; 39:537-544. [PMID: 36629233 PMCID: PMC9746271 DOI: 10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_300_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background In Bangladesh, there is a scarcity of nationally representative data on the burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods To estimate the COPD prevalence in rural settings, this cross-sectional, population-based study was conducted in all eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh, and involved adults aged 40 years and above. By using multi-stage random sampling, 2,458 individuals were enrolled. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines were used to diagnose COPD based on post-bronchodilator lung function, while additional participant data was gathered through computer-assisted personal interviews. Results A 2% COPD prevalence (95% CI: 1.45, 2.55) was found in the study sample with a statistically significant difference between males (2.7%; 95% CI: 1.8, 3.6) and females (1.2%; 95% CI: 0.59, 1.81). Increasing age significantly inflated the odds of having COPD irrespective of sex (OR: 1.03; 95% CI: 1.00, 1.05; P value < 0.05). Furthermore, prevalence of COPD was higher among manual workers, cigarette smokers, and those that used the indoor kitchen and did not have a primary education. Sex-based analysis showed that smokeless tobacco consumption was significantly associated with COPD occurrence among males (OR: 2.14; 95% CI: 1.05, 4.37; P value < 0.05), but not females. Further, using an indoor kitchen increased the odds of developing COPD by 400% among female participants (OR: 4.39; 95% CI: 1.37, 14.10; P value < 0.05). Conclusion This study provides a comprehensive sex-based estimation of COPD prevalence among rural population and imparts significant contribution to the growing database on COPD prevalence in Bangladesh.
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- Md Atiqul Haque
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Choudhury SR, Al-Mamun MA, Akhtar J, Nabi Sayem MN, Zahed Z, Rahman MA, Ahmed J, Zaman MM. Comparison of three spot urine formulae and their validation using 24-hour urine sodium for estimation of daily salt intake: a cross-sectional study among Bangladeshi adults. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e061348. [PMID: 36581969 PMCID: PMC9438190 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the validity of three commonly used (Tanaka, Kawasaki, INTERSALT) methods based on spot urinary sodium excretion against the 24-hour urinary sodium excretion to estimate the dietary salt intake in Bangladesh. DESIGN A population-based cross-sectional survey. SETTING A cross-sectional survey was done in an urban and a rural area of Bangladesh in 2012-2013. PARTICIPANTS 418 community living residents aged 40-59 years participated in the survey and data of 227 subjects who had complete information were analysed for this validation study. OUTCOME MEASURES The Bland-Altman method was used to evaluate the agreement between the estimated and measured 24-hour urinary sodium. The estimated average salt intake from Tanaka, Kawasaki and INTERSALT methods were plotted against 24-hour urinary sodium excretion. RESULTS The mean 24-hour estimated salt intake was 10.0 g/day (95% CI 9.3 to 10.6). The mean estimated urinary salt by Tanaka, Kawasaki and INTERSALT methods were 8.5 g/day (95% CI 8.2 to 8.8), 11.4 g/day (95% CI 10.8 to 12.0) and 8.8 g/day (95% CI 8.6 to 9.0), respectively. Compared with the estimated mean salt intake from 24-hour urine collection, the Bland-Altman plot indicated the mean salt intake was overestimated by the Kawasaki method and underestimated by Tanaka and INTERSALT methods. The linear regression line showed the Kawasaki method was the least biased and had the highest intraclass correlation coefficient (0.57, 95% CI 0.45 to 0.67). CONCLUSION Tanaka, Kawasaki and INTERSALT methods were not appropriate for the estimation of 24-hour urinary sodium excretion from spot urine samples to assess dietary salt intake in Bangladesh. Among the three methods, the Kawasaki method has the highest agreement with the 24-hour urinary sodium excretion concentration in this population.
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- Sohel Reza Choudhury
- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pathology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Husain MJ, Haider MS, Tarannum R, Jubayer S, Bhuiyan MR, Kostova D, Moran AE, Choudhury SR. Cost of primary care approaches for hypertension management and risk-based cardiovascular disease prevention in Bangladesh: a HEARTS costing tool application. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e061467. [PMID: 35760540 PMCID: PMC9237880 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To estimate the costs of scaling up the HEARTS pilot project for hypertension management and risk-based cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention at the full population level in the four subdistricts (upazilas) in Bangladesh. SETTINGS Two intervention scenarios in subdistrict health complexes: hypertension management only, and risk-based integrated hypertension, diabetes, and cholesterol management. DESIGN Data obtained during July-August 2020 from subdistrict health complexes on the cost of medications, diagnostic materials, staff salaries and other programme components. METHODS Programme costs were assessed using the HEARTS costing tool, an Excel-based instrument to collect, track and evaluate the incremental annual costs of implementing the HEARTS programme from the health system perspective. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Programme cost, provider time. RESULTS The total annual cost for the hypertension control programme was estimated at US$3.2 million, equivalent to US$2.8 per capita or US$8.9 per eligible patient. The largest cost share (US$1.35 million; 43%) was attributed to the cost of medications, followed by the cost of provider time to administer treatment (38%). The total annual cost of the risk-based integrated management programme was projected at US$14.4 million, entailing US$12.9 per capita or US$40.2 per eligible patient. The estimated annual costs per patient treated with medications for hypertension, diabetes and cholesterol were US$18, US$29 and US$37, respectively. CONCLUSION Expanding the HEARTS hypertension management and CVD prevention programme to provide services to the entire eligible population in the catchment area may face constraints in physician capacity. A task-sharing model involving shifting of select tasks from doctors to nurses and local community health workers would be essential for the eventual scale-up of primary care services to prevent CVD in Bangladesh.
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- Muhammad Jami Husain
- Division of Global Health Protection, Centers for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Division of Global Health Protection, Centers for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Al-Shoaibi AAA, Chiang C, Khalequzzaman M, Choudhury SR, Hirakawa Y, Islam SS, Aoyama A, Yatsuya H. Age and sex differences in factors associated with hypertension among an urban poor population in Bangladesh. Nagoya J Med Sci 2022; 84:69-79. [PMID: 35392002 PMCID: PMC8971041 DOI: 10.18999/nagjms.84.1.69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This study explores the differences in factors associated with hypertension between younger and older subjects in an urban slum community in Bangladesh. We analyzed the data of 1,008 men and 1,001 women obtained from a cross-sectional survey conducted between October 2015 and April 2016. Multivariable logistic regression models were stratified by age (18 to 44 and 45 to 64 years) in men and women separately. The multivariable model included age (continuous) and the following categorical variables simultaneously: education duration, marital status, tobacco smoking, smokeless tobacco use, total physical activity, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and the blood levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), triglycerides, high- and low-density lipoprotein (HDL and LDL) cholesterol. Hypertension was defined as the presence of either blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg or the use of antihypertensive medication. The prevalence of hypertension was 13.0% (younger men), 14.6% (younger women), 35.6% (older men), and 38.7% (older women). In younger men, higher waist circumference and increased LDL cholesterol levels were significantly associated with hypertension. In older men, physical activity was the only significant factor that was inversely associated with hypertension. In younger women, higher BMI, increased HbA1c, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol levels were associated with hypertension. In older women, a higher HbA1c was the only factor significantly associated with hypertension. These findings suggest that public health interventions to prevent hypertension may require different approaches according to sex and age groups within the poor urban population in Bangladesh.
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
,Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences, Nisshin, Japan
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Khan FA, Khalequzzaman M, Hasan M, Choudhury SR, Chiang C, Aoyama A, Islam SS. Dietary salt intake and its correlates among adults in a slum area in Dhaka, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study. Nagoya J Med Sci 2021; 83:589-599. [PMID: 34552291 PMCID: PMC8438000 DOI: 10.18999/nagjms.83.3.589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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High dietary salt intake increases the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). NCDs are increasing among the urban poor in Bangladesh, but the data of their dietary salt intake are yet scarce. This study aimed to explore the amount of dietary salt intake among adults in an urban slum area in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A cross-sectional community-based study was conducted. We randomly selected 100 residents (39 men and 61 women) aged 20–59 years without history of NCDs. A modified World Health Organization standard instrument was used for behavioral risk factor assessment and physical measurements. Dietary salt intake was estimated from the measurement of sodium (Na) excretion in spot urine samples.The estimated mean dietary salt intake was 7.8 ± 2.5 g/day, and the mean Na/potassium (K) ratio in urine was 4.9 ± 3.4. More than half (54%) of them always took additional salt in their meals, but only 6% of them consumed 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day. A quarter of them perceived salt reduction not at all important. Increased mean salt intakes were marginally associated with lower waist circumference and lower waist-hip ratio. Dietary salt intake among urban slum residents was higher than the recommended level of 5 g/day; however, its association with NCD risk factors was not significant. Further studies are required to identify the urban poor specific factors.
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- Fahmida Afroz Khan
- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.,Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences, Nissin, Japan
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Rahman MA, Ahmed KR, Hossain S, Jubayer S, Al-Mamun MA, Bhuiyan MR, Choudhury SR. Tobacco smoke exposed home in different urban settings in capital city of Bangladesh. Tob Induc Dis 2021. [DOI: 10.18332/tid/141017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Jubayer S, Zahed Z, Al Mamun A, Choudhury SR. Impact of tobacco cessation clinic based “brief advice” on quitting among patients of a tertiary cardiac care hospital in Bangladesh. Tob Induc Dis 2021. [DOI: 10.18332/tid/141400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Al Abid MSU, Choudhury SR, Monower MM. Comparison of tobacco use in youth between two South Asian countries for last decade: Analysis from nationally representative GYTS survey. Tob Induc Dis 2021. [DOI: 10.18332/tid/141073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Sobhan SMM, Choudhury SR, Abrar AK. “Tobacco free health care facilities”- will it be only in papers? A query of mass people. Tob Induc Dis 2021. [DOI: 10.18332/tid/141028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Choudhury SR, Abrar AK, Al Mamun MA, Sobhan SMM, Naher L, Hasan M, Choudhury SUA, Alam S, Rahman A. Tobacco free government health care facilities: Compliance scenario of a capital/ metropolitan city. Tob Induc Dis 2021. [DOI: 10.18332/tid/141008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Malik F, Kalimuddin M, Ishraquzzaman M, Mamun MA, Chowdhury MS, Dutta A, Rahman MH, Kanungo S, Laila N, Choudhury SR. Clinical Presentation, Management and In-Hospital Outcome of COVID-19 among Non-Healthcare Personnel and Healthcare Personnel in a Tertiary Cardiac Care Hospital. Mymensingh Med J 2021; 30:769-779. [PMID: 34226467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The huge numbers of non-healthcare personnel (non-HCP) who get infected by corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) not only paralyze health care systems but also put health care personnel (HCP) at potential risk globally. Objective of the study was to compare the Healthcare personnel (HCP) and non-HCP COVID-19 cases. This prospective observational study was carried out in National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute of Bangladesh from March 08, 2020 to July 20, 2020. During this study period all admitted non-HCP who subsequently was diagnosed as COVID-19 positive by rRT-PCR and HCP of this hospital, who experienced fever or respiratory symptoms or came in close contact with COVID-19 patients at home or their workplace and become COVID-19 positive, were included. Out of 320 infected patients, 181(56.6%) patients were non-HCP and 139(43.4%) were HCP. Non-HCP were older than HCP (Mean age: 52.95±13.82 years vs. 34.08±11.11 years; p=0.001). Non-HCP were predominantly male and HCP were predominantly female (73.5% vs. 41% & 26.5% vs. 59%; p=0.001). Non-HCP had more risk factors and co-morbidities than HCP (p=0.001). Typical symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever and cough were prevalent in HCP. More aggressive treatment was required for non-HCP. Non-HCP had more severe disease and higher case fatality rate (9.4% vs. 0.7%; p=0.001) than HCP. Disease severity (OR 0.03, 95% CI 0.01-0.15) and DM (OR 0.09, 95% CI 0.01-0.94) were the independent predictor of mortality. Non-HCP was older in age, predominantly male and had more co-morbidities than HCP. Typical symptoms of COVID-19 were prevalent in HCP. Non-HCP had more severe disease and higher case fatality rate than HCP.
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- F Malik
- Professor Fazila-Tun-Nesa Malik, Professor, Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute (NHFH&RI), Dhaka, Bangladesh; E-mail:
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Salwa M, Subaita F, Choudhury SR, Khalequzzaman M, Al Mamun MA, Bhuiyan MR, Haque MA. Fruit and vegetables consumption among school-going adolescents: Findings from the baseline survey of an intervention program in a semi-urban area of Dhaka, Bangladesh. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0252297. [PMID: 34101740 PMCID: PMC8186781 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Interventions aimed at promoting healthy eating habits in adolescence can help prevent chronic diseases and promote healthy ageing. The aim of this paper is to describe the fruit and vegetables consumption habits of adolescents in Dhaka, Bangladesh as well as to identify the socio-environmental, personal, and behavioral factors that influence these habits. MATERIALS AND METHODS The baseline data from an intervention study involving 823 grade ten students from two randomly selected secondary schools in a semi-urban area of Dhaka were analyzed. The intake of fruit and vegetables was measured in terms of serving size per day. Hierarchical multiple regression was used to assess the ability of socio-environmental factors such as social support, perceived barriers, and living with patient with chronic diseases; personal factors such as knowledge, self-rated practice, behavioral intention, and body mass index; and behavioral factors such as physical activity, sedentary hours, and sleep duration to predict the level of daily fruit and vegetables intake, after controlling the effect of demographic characteristics of adolescents. RESULTS The average daily consumption of fruit and vegetables was 1.22 and 1.99 servings, respectively. Only one-fifth of the respondents (21%) reported eating five servings of fruit and vegetables a day. Inaccessibility at home was reported as the most perceived barrier for both fruit and vegetables intake. Adolescents' higher fruit and vegetables intake was found to be associated with higher maternal educational attainment, more social support, adequate self-rated practice, positive behavioral intention, higher body mass index, better physical activity, and adequate daily sleeping. CONCLUSION The findings revealed insufficient fruit and vegetables intake among adolescents in a semi-urban area of Bangladesh and associated socio-environmental, personal, and behavioral factors that were utilized in developing an intervention program for this transient age group. TRIAL REGISTRATION Trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03975335) https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03975335 on June 01, 2019.
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- Marium Salwa
- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Malik FTN, Al Mamun MA, Choudhury SR, Ishraquzzaman M, Kalimuddin M, Huq TS, Rahman MS, Jubayer S, Bhuiyan MR, Sobhan SMM, Faruque M, Beaney T, Xia X, Poulter NR, Malik A. May Measurement Month 2019: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Bangladesh. Eur Heart J Suppl 2021; 23:B21-B23. [PMID: 34054361 PMCID: PMC8141954 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suab017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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According to the Non-communicable disease Risk Factors Survey of 2018, more than one-fifth (21.0%) of adults aged 25 years or older have hypertension and one-third of the adults did not have their blood pressure (BP) measured in their lifetime in Bangladesh. The National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh participated in May Measurement Month (MMM) 2017 and 2018 as well as this 2019 as a part of a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of high BP and to act as a temporary solution to the lack of screening programmes worldwide. This opportunistic screening of voluntary participants aged ≥18 years was carried out from May to July 2019. Data were collected from 100 screening sites in 16 districts in Bangladesh. BP measurement, the definition of hypertension, and statistical analysis followed the MMM protocol. Data on 24 941 individuals were analysed. Among the participants, 12 658 (50.8%) were female. After multiple imputation, 6990 (28.0%) had hypertension. Among the 6990 participants with hypertension, 5007 (71.6%) were on antihypertensive medication and 5331 (76.3%) were aware of having hypertension. Among 6990 participants with hypertension, 3217 (46.0%) had controlled BP (<140/90 mmHg) and among the participants with hypertension and on antihypertensive medication, 64.2% had controlled BP. Opportunistic BP screening can identify significant numbers of people with raised BP and thus assist in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
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- Fazila-Tun-Nesa Malik
- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot no. 7/2, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot no. 7/2, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot no. 7/2, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot no. 7/2, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot no. 7/2, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot no. 7/2, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot no. 7/2, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot no. 7/2, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot no. 7/2, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot no. 7/2, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Noncommunicable Diseases, Bangladesh University of Health Sciences, 125/1 Darus Salam, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, London W12 7RH, UK.,Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, St Dunstan's Road, London W6 8RP, UK
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, London W12 7RH, UK
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, London W12 7RH, UK
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot no. 7/2, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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Hasan M, Khan MSA, Sutradhar I, Hossain MM, Hossaine M, Yoshimura Y, Choudhury SR, Sarker M, Mridha MK. Prevalence and associated factors of hypertension in selected urban and rural areas of Dhaka, Bangladesh: findings from SHASTO baseline survey. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e038975. [PMID: 33472770 PMCID: PMC7818822 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE We implemented this study to report the prevalence and associated risk factors of hypertension among adult men and women aged >30 years residing in selected urban and rural areas of Dhaka division, Bangladesh. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Two urban (Dhaka city north and Dhaka city south) and two rural (Narsinghdi and Gazipur district) areas of the Dhaka division. PARTICIPANTS A total of 4856 male and female participants were included in the final analysis, of whom 2340 (48.2%) were from urban and 2516 (51.8%) were from rural areas. PRIMARY OUTCOME Hypertension was the dependent variable for this study and was operationally defined as systolic blood pressure >140 mm of Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure >90 mm of Hg, and/or persons with already diagnosed hypertension. RESULTS The overall prevalence of hypertension was 31.0%, and the prevalence was higher among urban participants (urban: 36.9%, rural: 30.6%). Age (across all categories), female (urban-adjusted OR (AOR): 1.3, 95% CI: 1.0 to 1.5 and rural-AOR: 1.7, 95% CI: 1.4 to 2.1)), higher educational status (urban-AOR: 1.7, 95% CI: 1.3 to 2.2 and rural-AOR: 2.1, 95% CI: 1.5 to 3.1), inadequate physical activity (urban-AOR: 1.3, 95% CI: 1.0 to 1.7 and rural-AOR: 1.5, 95% CI: 1.2 to 1.9) and overweight/obesity (urban-AOR: 2.7, 95% CI: 2.1 to 3.3 and rural-AOR: 2.1, 95% CI: 1.7 to 2.5) were associated with hypertension in both urban and rural areas. Women who were not currently married during the survey had higher odds of hypertension only in the rural areas (rural-AOR: 1.8, 95% CI: 1.3 to 2.4), and respondents who were not working during the survey had higher odds of hypertension only in the urban areas (AOR: 1.7, 95% CI: 1.0 to 2.6). CONCLUSION Since the prevalence of hypertension was high in urban and rural areas, the government of Bangladesh should consider implementing hypertension prevention programmes focusing young population of Dhaka division. In addition, early screening programmes and management of hypertension need to be strengthened for people with hypertension in both the areas.
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- Mehedi Hasan
- Centre for Non-communicable Diseases and Nutrition, BRAC University James P Grant School of Public Health, Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh
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- Centre for Non-communicable Diseases and Nutrition, BRAC University James P Grant School of Public Health, Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh
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- Centre for Science of Implementation and Scale-up, BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh
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- Centre for Non-communicable Diseases and Nutrition, BRAC University James P Grant School of Public Health, Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh
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- Centre for Non-communicable Diseases and Nutrition, BRAC University James P Grant School of Public Health, Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh
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- Japan International Cooperation Agency, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Centre for Science of Implementation and Scale-up, BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh
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- Centre for Non-communicable Diseases and Nutrition, BRAC University James P Grant School of Public Health, Dhaka, Dhaka District, Bangladesh
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Islam MT, Siraj MS, Hassan MZ, Nayem M, Chandra Nag D, Islam MA, Islam R, Mazumder T, Choudhury SR, Siddiquee AT. Influence of height on blood pressure and hypertension among Bangladeshi adults. Int J Cardiol Hypertens 2021; 5:100028. [PMID: 33447757 PMCID: PMC7803027 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijchy.2020.100028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Revised: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background Recent studies have reported that height is inversely associated with blood pressure and hypertension. However, there is lack of comprehensive findings from Bangladesh in this regard. Objective The purpose of this study was to explore the association between height and blood pressure in a Bangladeshi population. Setting Rural and urban sites from seven divisions of Bangladesh. Participants Participants were 7932 males and females (aged ≥35 years) evaluated in the 2011 Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey. Participants (n = 7647) who had complete height, weight, systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP) measurements and non-missing medication history, were included in the analysis. Methods Hypertension was defined as an SBP over 140 mmHg or/and a DBP over 90 mmHg, or current use of antihypertensive medication. Difference between SBP and DBP was calculated to get pulse pressure (PP). Multivariate linear and logistic regression models were used. Results PP decreased linearly with increasing height among males (−0.11, P < 0.05) and females (−0.19, P < 0.05) after adjusting for age, BMI, living region, type of occupation, wealth index, and highest level of education. SBP decreased linearly with increasing height among only females (−0.14, P < 0.05), after adjusting for age, BMI, living region, type of occupation, wealth index, and highest level of education. No association was found between quartiles of height and prevalence of hypertension. Conclusions Height was found to be inversely associated with pulse pressure in both sexes. Studies with longitudinal design are needed to investigate the association between shortness with blood pressure and hypertension.
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- International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh
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- International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh.,Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan
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Islam JY, Zaman MM, Ahmed JU, Choudhury SR, Khan H, Zissan T. Sex differences in prevalence and determinants of hypertension among adults: a cross-sectional survey of one rural village in Bangladesh. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e037546. [PMID: 32873676 PMCID: PMC7467534 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Prevention of mortality due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) through control of hypertension is a public health priority in Bangladesh. Our objective was to assess sex differences in prevalence and determinants of hypertension among adults in one rural area of Bangladesh. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS From January 2014 to December 2015, we conducted a cross-sectional study of 2600 men and women aged ≥18 years located in one rural district of Bangladesh. We collected data on demographics, behavioural factors, physical measurements and health history. PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURES Our primary outcome was hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥140 or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mm Hg). RESULTS The average age of participants was 41.6 years and 53.7% were women. Hypertension prevalence was 6.9% (95% CI 5.9 to 7.9), and was significantly higher among women (8.9%) than men (4.5%). The highest prevalence of hypertension was observed among women aged ≥60 years at 21.3% (95% CI 16.6 to 26.7). A higher proportion of men with hypertension were aware of their condition (72.2%) compared with women (52.4%). Determinants of hypertension included older age, higher education, current tobacco use, increasing body mass index, and hyperglycaemia. CONCLUSION Our research suggests that hypertension prevalence is higher among women than men in rural Bangladesh. Sex-specific interventions should be developed to inform adults of the necessary lifestyle changes that may reduce the risk of hypertension and subsequent CVDs.
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- Jessica Yasmine Islam
- Department of Primary Care, Ekhlaspur Center of Health, Chandpur, Bangladesh
- Department of Epidemiology, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Primary Care, Ekhlaspur Center of Health, Chandpur, Bangladesh
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- Department of Primary Care, Ekhlaspur Center of Health, Chandpur, Bangladesh
- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Primary Care, Ekhlaspur Center of Health, Chandpur, Bangladesh
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- Department of Primary Care, Ekhlaspur Center of Health, Chandpur, Bangladesh
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Malik FTN, Al Mamun MA, Ishraquzzaman M, Kalimuddin M, Shahriar Huq T, Rahman MS, Choudhury SR, Ahmed N, Badiuzzaman M, Beaney T, Xia X, Ster AC, Malik A, Poulter NR. May Measurement Month 2018: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Bangladesh. Eur Heart J Suppl 2020; 22:H20-H22. [PMID: 32884460 PMCID: PMC7455272 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suaa086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Elevated blood pressure (BP) is a growing burden worldwide, leading to over 10 million deaths each year. According to Non-communicable disease (NCD) Risk Factors Survey Bangladesh 2010, one-fifth (21.9%) of adults aged 25 years or more have hypertension. Almost one-third of the adult population did not have their BP measured in their lifetime in Bangladesh. National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh participated in May Measurement Month (MMM) 2018 as a part of a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of high BP and to act as a temporary solution to the lack of screening programmes nationally. An opportunistic cross-sectional survey of volunteers aged ≥18 years was carried out in May 2018. Blood pressure measurement, the definition of hypertension and statistical analysis followed the MMM protocol. Data were collected from 10 screening sites in 9 districts in Bangladesh. A total of 5208 individuals were screened during MMM18. After multiple imputation, 1750 (33.6%) had hypertension. Among the 1750 participants with hypertension, 1312 (75.0%) were aware of having hypertension. Among those that were not on antihypertensive medication, 15.2% were hypertensive and among those that were on antihypertensive medication 33.6% had uncontrolled hypertension. The present study showed that opportunistic screening can identify significant numbers of people with raised BP. A periodic public health programme at a national level needs to be initiated to increase hypertension detection and control rates and thus for prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
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- Fazila-Tun-Nesa Malik
- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, London W12 7RH, UK.,Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, St Dunstan's Road, London W6 8RP, UK
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, London W12 7RH, UK
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, London W12 7RH, UK
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, London W12 7RH, UK
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Chowdhury R, Luhar S, Khan N, Choudhury SR, Matin I, Franco OH. Long-term strategies to control COVID-19 in low and middle-income countries: an options overview of community-based, non-pharmacological interventions. Eur J Epidemiol 2020; 35:743-748. [PMID: 32656618 PMCID: PMC7354877 DOI: 10.1007/s10654-020-00660-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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In low and middle-income countries (LMICs), strict social distancing measures (e.g., nationwide lockdown) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are unsustainable in the long-term due to knock-on socioeconomic and psychological effects. However, an optimal epidemiology-focused strategy for 'safe-reopening' (i.e., balancing between the economic and health consequences) remain unclear, particularly given the suboptimal disease surveillance and diagnostic infrastructure in these settings. As the lockdown is now being relaxed in many LMICs, in this paper, we have (1) conducted an epidemiology-based "options appraisal" of various available non-pharmacological intervention options that can be employed to safely lift the lockdowns (namely, sustained mitigation, zonal lockdown and rolling lockdown strategies), and (2) propose suitable application, pre-requisites, and inherent limitations for each measure. Among these, a sustained mitigation-only approach (adopted in many high-income countries) may not be feasible in most LMIC settings given the absence of nationwide population surveillance, generalised testing, contact tracing and critical care infrastructure needed to tackle the likely resurgence of infections. By contrast, zonal or local lockdowns may be suitable for some countries where systematic identification of new outbreak clusters in real-time would be feasible. This requires a generalised testing and surveillance structure, and a well-thought out (and executed) zone management plan. Finally, an intermittent, rolling lockdown strategy has recently been suggested by the World Health Organization as a potential strategy to get the epidemic under control in some LMI settings, where generalised mitigation and zonal containment is unfeasible. This strategy, however, needs to be carefully considered for economic costs and necessary supply chain reforms. In conclusion, while we propose three community-based, non-pharmacological options for LMICs, a suitable measure should be context-specific and based on: (1) epidemiological considerations, (2) social and economic costs, (3) existing health systems capabilities and (4) future-proof plans to implement and sustain the strategy.
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- Rajiv Chowdhury
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Brac Institute for Governance and Development, Brac University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Salwa M, Atiqul Haque M, Khalequzzaman M, Al Mamun MA, Bhuiyan MR, Choudhury SR. Towards reducing behavioral risk factors of non-communicable diseases among adolescents: protocol for a school-based health education program in Bangladesh. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:1002. [PMID: 31345186 PMCID: PMC6659286 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7229-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Developing strategies aimed at reducing behavioral risk factors and hence the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is a major challenge to the policy makers today. Like the same age group worldwide, the prevalence of obesity, unhealthy dietary habit, physical inactivity, smoking and alcohol intake is high among the adolescents of Bangladesh. Studies showed promising results of an early intervention at adolescent age in reducing the likelihood of NCDs at adult age. So, this study is designed to implement a behavior change intervention and evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention in reducing the behavioral risk factors of NCDs among the adolescents of Bangladesh. METHODS A before-after designed intervention study will be conducted in two randomly selected secondary schools- one will be selected randomly as intervention school and the another as control school. A baseline survey will be conducted among the students of both schools by a pre-tested questionnaire to attain their current status of knowledge, attitude and practices related to NCDs. Afterward, students will be enrolled in the intervention group who will meet the eligibility criteria from the intervention school. The intervention will be given through a health promotion session to a group of students, not more than 25 at a time, by trained facilitators. A post-intervention end line survey will be conducted among all the participants from both schools using the same questionnaire 3 months after the baseline survey. DISCUSSION An intervention has been developed based on some principals of two psychosocial theory- Motivational Interview and Social Cognitive Theory. Emphasis will be given on motivating the adolescents towards a healthy lifestyle, supporting self-efficacy to be changed, guiding self-regulatory ways along with facilitating desired changing process by empowering them with choices about the preventive measures of NCDs. This intervention is expected to increase awareness by equipping the adolescents with specific knowledge and skills and thus, facilitate an eventual change in their practiced risk behaviors. Besides, this intervention will address multiple behaviors at a time, and will be delivered to a group of adolescents, to attain the cost-effectiveness and thereby making it more realistic in the resource-poor context of Bangladesh. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03975335, registered on 01.06.2019. Retrospectively registered.
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Malik FTN, Ishraquzzaman M, Kalimuddin M, Mamun MAA, Huq TS, Choudhury SR, Ahmed N, Badiuzzaman M, Alim A, Karim MR, Beaney T, Xia X, Poulter NR, Hussain AHME, Malik A. May Measurement Month (MMM) 2017: an analysis of blood pressure screening results in Bangladesh-South Asia. Eur Heart J Suppl 2019; 21:D21-D24. [PMID: 31043868 PMCID: PMC6479416 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suz078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Elevated blood pressure (BP) is a growing burden worldwide, leading to over 10 million deaths each year. Based on the findings of the non-communicable disease Risk Factors Survey Bangladesh 2010, the prevalence of hypertension in adults 25 years or older in Bangladesh is 20.1%. The Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey, 2011 showed that approximately 50% of those affected are unaware of their hypertensive condition. The May Measurement Month 2017 (MMM17) is a global initiative of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) aimed at raising awareness of high BP. We participated in MMM17 to raise awareness of hypertension screening and identify those with elevated BP who were unaware, and those on treatment with still uncontrolled hypertension. Following the standard protocol designed by the ISH, we participated in MMM17, an opportunistic cross-sectional survey of volunteers aged ≥18. It was carried out in May 2017. BP measurement, the definition of hypertension and statistical analysis followed the standard MMM protocol. Data were collected from 35 screening sites in 33 districts in Bangladesh. Personnel from several government and non-government organizations volunteered in this huge event. A total of 11 418 individuals were screened during MMM17, of which 5401 (47.3%) were found to have hypertension. Of 8365 individuals not receiving anti-hypertensive medication, 2348 (28.1%) were hypertensive. Of 3053 individuals receiving anti-hypertensive medication, 1594 (52.2%) had uncontrolled BP. MMM17 was the largest BP screening campaign undertaken in Bangladesh. This study suggests that opportunistic screening can identify significant numbers of people with raised BP. A periodic public health programme at a national level needs to be initiated to increase hypertension detection and control rate and thus for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
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- Fazila-Tun-Nesa Malik
- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Non-Communicable Disease Control Programme, Directorate General of Health Services, Mohakhali Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh
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- Non-Communicable Disease Control Programme, Directorate General of Health Services, Mohakhali Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, London, W12 7RH, UK
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, London, W12 7RH, UK
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, London, W12 7RH, UK
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- Non-Communicable Disease Control Programme, Directorate General of Health Services, Mohakhali Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Plot 7/2, Section 2, Mirpur, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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Al-Shoaibi AAA, Matsuyama A, Khalequzzaman M, Haseen F, Choudhury SR, Hoque BA, Chiang C, Hirakawa Y, Yatsuya H, Aoyama A. Perceptions and behavior related to noncommunicable diseases among slum dwellers in a rapidly urbanizing city, Dhaka, Bangladesh: a qualitative study. Nagoya J Med Sci 2018; 80:559-569. [PMID: 30587870 PMCID: PMC6295424 DOI: 10.18999/nagjms.80.4.559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The increasing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Bangladesh can be attributable to rapid urbanization and coinciding changes in lifestyle accompanied by nutrition transition. The objective of this study is to explore respondents' lived experiences and perceptions relating to NCDs and nutrition change in an urban slum community in Dhaka. Qualitative methods were employed to explore a general understanding of behavior related to NCDs among residents of the slum community. We conducted key informant interviews of six men and seven women of various backgrounds and five focus group discussions to focus salient topics emerged from the interviews. The transcriptions of the audio-recordings were thematically analyzed, using the constant comparison method. Four major themes emerged: (1) financial hardship influencing health; (2) urbanized lifestyle affecting diet; (3) tobacco and sweetened tea as cornerstones of social life; and (4) health-seeking behavior utilizing local resources. One notable finding was that even with general economic improvement, respondents perceived poverty to be one of the major causes of NCDs. A promising finding for potentially curbing NCDs was the current trend for women to walk for exercise contrary to the commonly held notion that urban dwellers generally lead sedentary lifestyles. This study described how urban slum dwellers in Dhaka, experiencing a transition from a traditional to urbanized lifestyle, perceived their daily practices in relation to NCDs and nutrition. Our research revealed both adverse and encouraging elements of perceptions and behavior related to NCDs, which may contribute to the optimal design of NCD prevention and health promotion programs.
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
- Department of Public Health, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Toyoake, Japan
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Biswas AK, Haque T, Banik D, Choudhury SR, Khan SR, Malik FTN. Identification of significant coronary artery disease in patients with non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome by myocardial strain analyses using three dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography. Echocardiography 2018; 35:1988-1996. [PMID: 30376589 DOI: 10.1111/echo.14181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Revised: 10/01/2018] [Accepted: 10/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Speckle-tracking imaging is a novel method for assessing left ventricular function and ischemic changes. This study aimed to predict the presence of significant coronary artery stenosis in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) by 3D strain analysis using speckle tracking echocardiography (3DSTE) at rest. METHODS This cross-sectional study included a total 60 patients with NSTE-ACS who underwent 3DSTE immediately prior to coronary angiography. Subsequently, patients undergone coronary angiogram (CAG) and divided into two groups; group- I: significant stenosis (n = 36), group-II: non-significant stenosis (n = 24). RESULTS Global peak systolic longitudinal strain (GPSLS), circumferential strain (CS), area strain (AS), and radial strain (RS) were obtained successfully in 60 patients. All strain parameters were significantly reduced in patient group of significant stenosis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis demonstrated that GPSLS could effectively detect patients with significant stenosis (area under ROC curve = 0.840, 95% CI = 0.735-0.945). GPSLS with a cutoff value of -13.50% showed good sensitivity and specificity for predicting significant stenosis (sensitivity 88.9% and specificity 70.8%). CONCLUSION Global peak systolic longitudinal strain using 3D speckle tracking echocardiography at rest was significantly lower in patients with significant stenosis and might be useful for identifying patients with a significant stenosis with good degree of sensitivity and specificity.
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Epidemiology & Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Cardiology, National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Jubayer S, Choudhury SR, Al Mamun MA, Ahmed J, Zaman MM. Effect of community based tobacco cessation intervention in a rural community of Bangladesh. Tob Induc Dis 2018. [DOI: 10.18332/tid/83884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Ahmed J, Choudhury SR, Zaman M. Reduction of tobacco consumption in a rural area with a community based tobacco control program in Bangladesh. Tob Induc Dis 2018. [DOI: 10.18332/tid/84091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Rahman MA, Al-Mamun MA, Bhuiyan MR, Malik FTN, Choudhury SR. Tobacco use among urban residents with diagnosed major Non-communicable diseases in Bangladesh. Tob Induc Dis 2018. [DOI: 10.18332/tid/83882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Khalequzzaman M, Chiang C, Choudhury SR, Yatsuya H, Al-Mamun MA, Al-Shoaibi AAA, Hirakawa Y, Hoque BA, Islam SS, Matsuyama A, Iso H, Aoyama A. Prevalence of non-communicable disease risk factors among poor shantytown residents in Dhaka, Bangladesh: a community-based cross-sectional survey. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e014710. [PMID: 29138190 PMCID: PMC5695399 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aims to describe the prevalence of non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors among the urban poor in Bangladesh. DESIGN We conducted a community-based cross-sectional epidemiological study. SETTING The study was conducted in a shantytown in the city of Dhaka. There were 8604 households with 34 170 residents in the community. Those households were categorised into two wealth strata based on the housing structure. PARTICIPANTS The study targeted residents aged 18-64 years. A total of 2986 eligible households with one eligible individual were selected by simple random sampling stratified by household wealth status. A total of 2551 residents completed the questionnaire survey, and 2009 participated in the subsequent physical and biochemical measurements. OUTCOME MEASURES A modified WHO survey instrument was used for assessing behavioural risk factors and physical and biochemical measurements, including glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c). The prevalence of NCD risk factors, such as tobacco use, fruit and vegetable intake, overweight/obesity, hypertension, diabetes (HbA1c ≥6.5%) and dyslipidaemia, was described according to household wealth status and gender differences. RESULTS The prevalence of current tobacco use was 60.4% in men and 23.5% in women. Most of them (90.8%) consumed more than 1 serving of fruits and vegetables per day; however, only 2.1% consumed more than 5 servings. Overweight/obesity was more common in women (39.2%) than in men (18.9%), while underweight was more common in men (21.0%) than in women (7.1%). The prevalence of hypertension was 18.6% in men and 20.7% in women. The prevalence of diabetes was 15.6% in men and 22.5% in women, which was much higher than the estimated national prevalence (7%). The prevalence of raised total cholesterol (≥190 mg/dL) was 25.7% in men and 34.0% in women. CONCLUSION The study identified that tobacco use, both overweight and underweight, diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidaemia were prevalent among the urban poor in Bangladesh.
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
- Department of Public Health, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
- Nagasaki University School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Public Health Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Siddiqui TH, Choudhury SR, Hossain M, Khondker L. Relation between periodontal disease and ischemic heart disease. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical Univ J 2017. [DOI: 10.3329/bsmmuj.v10i1.31225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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<p>The aim of this study was to determine the association between periodontal diseases and ischemic heart disease among 30 exercise tolerance test (ETT) positive and 30 ETT negative of ischemic heart disease patients attending the National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute. The presence of gum swelling for the two groups were statistically significant. The results revealed that 80% ETT positive and 23% ETT negative respondent had gum bleeding, 53% ETT positive and 7% ETT negative had ulceration of gingiva. Furthermore, severely inflamed with spontaneous bleeding was found in 53.3% ETT positive and 6.7% negative respondents. It can be concluded that oral hygiene should be promoted as a part of prevention of ischemic heart disease.</p>
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Huang L, Crino M, Wu JH, Woodward M, Land MA, McLean R, Webster J, Enkhtungalag B, Nowson CA, Elliott P, Cogswell M, Toft U, Mill JG, Furlanetto TW, Ilich JZ, Hong YH, Cohall D, Luzardo L, Noboa O, Holm E, Gerbes AL, Senousy B, Pinar Kara S, Brewster LM, Ueshima H, Subramanian S, Teo BW, Allen N, Choudhury SR, Polonia J, Yasuda Y, Campbell NR, Neal B, Petersen KS. Reliable Quantification of the Potential for Equations Based on Spot Urine Samples to Estimate Population Salt Intake: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JMIR Res Protoc 2016; 5:e190. [PMID: 27655265 PMCID: PMC5052460 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.6282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2016] [Accepted: 08/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Methods based on spot urine samples (a single sample at one time-point) have been identified as a possible alternative approach to 24-hour urine samples for determining mean population salt intake. Objective The aim of this study is to identify a reliable method for estimating mean population salt intake from spot urine samples. This will be done by comparing the performance of existing equations against one other and against estimates derived from 24-hour urine samples. The effects of factors such as ethnicity, sex, age, body mass index, antihypertensive drug use, health status, and timing of spot urine collection will be explored. The capacity of spot urine samples to measure change in salt intake over time will also be determined. Finally, we aim to develop a novel equation (or equations) that performs better than existing equations to estimate mean population salt intake. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data will be conducted. A search has been conducted to identify human studies that report salt (or sodium) excretion based upon 24-hour urine samples and spot urine samples. There were no restrictions on language, study sample size, or characteristics of the study population. MEDLINE via OvidSP (1946-present), Premedline via OvidSP, EMBASE, Global Health via OvidSP (1910-present), and the Cochrane Library were searched, and two reviewers identified eligible studies. The authors of these studies will be invited to contribute data according to a standard format. Individual participant records will be compiled and a series of analyses will be completed to: (1) compare existing equations for estimating 24-hour salt intake from spot urine samples with 24-hour urine samples, and assess the degree of bias according to key demographic and clinical characteristics; (2) assess the reliability of using spot urine samples to measure population changes in salt intake overtime; and (3) develop a novel equation that performs better than existing equations to estimate mean population salt intake. Results The search strategy identified 538 records; 100 records were obtained for review in full text and 73 have been confirmed as eligible. In addition, 68 abstracts were identified, some of which may contain data eligible for inclusion. Individual participant data will be requested from the authors of eligible studies. Conclusions Many equations for estimating salt intake from spot urine samples have been developed and validated, although most have been studied in very specific settings. This meta-analysis of individual participant data will enable a much broader understanding of the capacity for spot urine samples to estimate population salt intake.
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- Liping Huang
- The George Institute for Global Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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Zaman MM, Choudhury SR, Ahmed J, Khandaker RK, Rouf MA, Malik A. Salt Intake in an Adult Population of Bangladesh. Glob Heart 2016; 12:265-266. [PMID: 27498974 PMCID: PMC5678496 DOI: 10.1016/j.gheart.2016.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2016] [Revised: 05/16/2016] [Accepted: 05/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Neonatal hepatic abscess is a rare disease seen mainly in preterm following umbilical catheterisation. Liver abscess in term neonates without any predisposing factor is still rarer and only few cases have been reported in the literature. Here we report two cases of liver abscess in term neonates presenting with abdominal mass due to rupture.
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
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Zaman MM, Choudhury SR, Ahmed J, Talukder MH, Rahman AHMS. Blood glucose and cholesterol levels in adult population of Bangladesh: Results from STEPS 2006 survey. Indian Heart J 2016; 68:52-6. [PMID: 26896267 PMCID: PMC4759525 DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2015.06.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2014] [Revised: 06/20/2015] [Accepted: 06/29/2015] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A nationally representative survey was carried out to determine the distribution of blood glucose and cholesterol in adult population of Bangladesh in the absence of existing data. METHODS The study adopted a multistage and geographically clustered sampling technique of households. A total of 2610 individuals (1444 men and 1166 women) aged 25-64 years were selected from rural and urban areas. Capillary blood glucose and total cholesterol levels were measured using an overnight fasting state. RESULTS The mean age of the participants was 41 years [standard deviation (SD), 11 years]. Half of them (49%) were from urban areas. Half of them (51%) had primary or higher education. Mean glucose was 74mg/dL (SD 23mg/dL). Men had higher mean glucose levels (79mg/dL) than women (67mg/dL). Age-standardized prevalence of diabetes (blood glucose level ≥126mg/dL and/or use of anti-diabetic medication) was 5.5%. In men, it was almost two-and-half times (7.6%) compared with women (2.8%). It was also double in urban areas (7.8%) compared with rural areas (3.4%). Mean cholesterol level among all participants was 167mg/dL (SD 26mg/dL). Men and women had almost similar levels (169mg/dL versus 166mg/dL, respectively). Prevalence of high cholesterol level (≥240mg/dL) was very low (1.3%) in both men (2.2%) and women (0.5%). However, the prevalence of borderline high cholesterol was substantial (5.8%) in this sample. CONCLUSION The prevalence of high hypercholesterolemia is low, whereas there is a high prevalence of borderline high cholesterol and diabetes in the adult population of Bangladesh. This warrants population-based interventions to tackle this problem.
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Al Mamun M, Rumana N, Pervin K, Azad MC, Shahana N, Choudhury SR, Zaman MM, Turin TC. Emerging Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases in Bangladesh. J Atheroscler Thromb 2015; 23:365-75. [PMID: 26686566 DOI: 10.5551/jat.30445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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As a result of an epidemiological transition from communicable to non-communicable diseases for last few decades, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are being considered as an important cause of mortality and morbidity in many developing countries including Bangladesh. Performing an extensive literature search, we compiled, summarized, and categorized the existing information about CVD mortality and morbidity among different clusters of Bangladeshi population. The present review reports that the burden of CVD in terms of mortality and morbidity is on the rise in Bangladesh. Despite a few non-communicable disease prevention and control programs currently running in Bangladesh, there is an urgent need for well-coordinated national intervention strategies and public health actions to minimize the CVD burden in Bangladesh. As the main challenge for CVD control in a developing country is unavailability of adequate epidemiological data related to various CVD events, the present review attempted to accumulate such data in the current context of Bangladesh. This may be of interest to all stakeholder groups working for CVD prevention and control across the country and globe.
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- Mohammad Al Mamun
- Department of Public Health, General Directorate of Health Affairs in Tabuk Region, Ministry of Health
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Zaman MM, Choudhury SR, Rahman S, Ahmed J. Prevalence of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Bangladeshi children. Indian Heart J 2015; 67:45-9. [PMID: 25820050 PMCID: PMC4382544 DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2015.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2014] [Revised: 10/11/2014] [Accepted: 02/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent prevalence data on rheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) are lacking in Bangladeshi population. AIM We have done this national level cross-sectional survey to determine the prevalence of RF and RHD in Bangladeshi children. METHODS Samples were drawn from three out of seven divisions of Bangladesh from both urban and rural areas. Trained and experienced enumerators visited households to suspect cases of RF or RHD in 5-19 years children by asking structured questions on symptoms and signs of RF and RHD (n = 56,827). Then trained doctors again took history and examined them for RF/RHD. RF was defined according to the Modified Jones Criteria 1992. Doppler echocardiography was done to confirm the diagnosis in all suspected cases of RF/RHD. RESULTS A total of 36 RF cases (new and old) and 16 Doppler echocardiography confirmed RHD cases were identified. Prevalence of RF and RHD was 0.9 per 1000 (95% confidence interval: 0.7-1.2) while prevalence of RF was 0.6 per 1000 (95% CI: 0.4-0.9) and RHD 0.3 per 1000 (95% CI: 0.2-0.5). CONCLUSION Observed prevalence of RF and RHD indicates that RF/RHD is disappearing from Bangladesh. However, studies using new technology of portable echocardiographic screening are needed.
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- Zia Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Dinjpur, Bangladesh
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- National Centre for Control of Rheumatic Fever and Heart Diseases, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Rahman MA, Spurrier N, Mahmood MA, Rahman M, Choudhury SR, Leeder S. PT306 Does use of ‘gul’ (smokeless tobacco) increase the risk of coronary heart disease in Bangladesh? Glob Heart 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gheart.2014.03.2041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Sarkar S, Shrimal A, Das J, Choudhury SR. Pattern of sexually transmitted infections: a profile from a sexually transmitted infections clinic of a tertiary care hospital of eastern India. Ann Med Health Sci Res 2013; 3:206-9. [PMID: 23919191 PMCID: PMC3728864 DOI: 10.4103/2141-9248.113663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are public health problems, which significantly increase the risk of HIV transmission. A proper understanding of the pattern of STIs in different geographical regions is important for proper planning of STI control. AIMS To determine the pattern of sexually transmitted diseases in a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India. SUBJECTS AND METHODS This is a hospital-based, cross-sectional study done in a tertiary care hospital of Eastern India. All the consecutive patients attending the STI clinic of a tertiary care hospital from January 2011 to December 2011 were included in the study, irrespective of age and sex. Thorough history was taken; proper clinical examination and relevant laboratory investigations were done. STIs were categorized in different syndromes as depicted by National AIDS Control Organization(NACO) in the syndromic management of STIs. The STIs, which were not included in the syndromic management, were also identified by clinical features and investigations. Partner notification and condom promotion was done. The statistical analysis used was Chi-square test using Medcalc(R) statistical software Version 9.3 (Belgium). RESULTS The commonest STI was genital herpes. Viral STIs like genital herpes, condyloma acuminata, molluscum contagiosum were more prevalent than the non-viral ones like genital ulcer disease non-herpetic, syphilis. STIs which were not included in the syndromic management like molluscum contagiosum, condyloma acuminata, genital scabies were common. HIV seropositivity in the study population (4.2%) was more than the NACO estimate. Condom promotion, partner notification, and partner management was not adequate. Occurrence of venereophobia was found to be significantly higher in male than in female attendees of STI clinic. CONCLUSIONS The trend for viral STIs is increasing while that for bacterial STIs is decreasing. Proper training of the health care providers regarding minor STIs, condom promotion, partner notification and partner management, counseling regarding venereophobia should be undertaken to make STI control programs successful.
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Rahman MA, Mahmood MA, Spurrier N, Rahman M, Choudhury SR, Leeder S. Why Do Bangladeshi People Use Smokeless Tobacco Products? Asia Pac J Public Health 2012; 27:NP2197-209. [DOI: 10.1177/1010539512446957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Despite scientific evidence about the harmful effects of smokeless tobacco (SLT), it is widely used in Bangladesh. This study explored perceptions about health effects of SLT use. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 1812 nonsmoking adults. About 40% of the participants were current SLT users or had used SLT in the past. Family members’ influence was the main factor for initiation. The participants believed that people continued using SLT because of addiction (52%) and as a part of their lifestyle (23%). The majority of participants (77%) did not mention any benefit, but SLT users considered it to be a remedy for toothache ( P < .05). Almost all participants mentioned that SLT was harmful and causes heart disease, cancer, and tuberculosis. Doctors’ advice was the common motivating factor to quit. Health promotion interventions should highlight the adverse effects of SLT use, which outweigh the perceived benefits, and should consider addressing the role of family in SLT initiation and use.
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute (NHFH&RI), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Turin TC, Shahana N, Wangchuk LZ, Specogna AV, Al Mamun M, Khan MA, Choudhury SR, Zaman MM, Rumana N. Burden of Cardio- and Cerebro-vascular Diseases and the Conventional Risk Factors in South Asian Population. Glob Heart 2012; 8:121-30. [PMID: 25690377 DOI: 10.1016/j.gheart.2012.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2011] [Revised: 08/02/2011] [Accepted: 01/13/2012] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Similar to most populations, South Asian countries are also witnessing the dramatic transitions in health during the last few decades with the major causes of adverse health shifting from a predominance of nutritional deficiencies and infectious diseases to chronic diseases such as cardio and cerebrovascular disease (CVD). We summarized the available information of the burden of CVD and risk factors in the South Asian populations. The prevalence of conventional cardiovascular has been increasing among all South Asian populations. Extensive urbanization, shift in dietary pattern and sedentary daily life style is contributing towards the worsening of the CVD risk factor scenario. The burdens of the chronic cardiovascular risk factors are much prevalent in the South Asian populations. These are also rising alarmingly which ought to influence the already existed heavy CVD burden. Similar to the rest of the world, management for the conventional cardiovascular risk factors is very important for the prevention of CVD in South Asia.
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- Department of Anatomy, Bangladesh Medical College, Bangladesh Medical Studies and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Health Research & Epidemiology Unit, Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan
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- Department of Community Health Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Primary Health Care and Preventive Medicine, General Directorate of Health Affairs in Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community Medicine, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, India
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- Department of Epidemiology and Research, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Ekhlaspur Center of Health, Matlab North, Chandpur, Bangladesh
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- Department of Health Science, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu City, Shiga, Japan
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Rahman MA, Spurrier N, Mahmood MA, Rahman M, Choudhury SR, Leeder S. Is there any association between use of smokeless tobacco products and coronary heart disease in Bangladesh? PLoS One 2012; 7:e30584. [PMID: 22276217 PMCID: PMC3262837 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0030584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2011] [Accepted: 12/19/2011] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Most epidemiological studies exploring the association between smokeless tobacco (SLT) use and coronary heart disease (CHD) have been in Western populations, and have focused on SLT products used in those countries. Few studies come from South Asian countries. Our objective was to determine the association between SLT use and CHD among non-smoking adults in Bangladesh. METHODS A matched case-control study of non-smoking Bangladeshi adults aged 40-75 years was conducted in 2010. Incident cases of CHD were selected from two cardiac hospitals. Community controls, matched to CHD cases, were selected from neighbourhoods, and hospital controls were selected from outpatient departments of the same hospitals. The Rose Angina Questionnaire (RAQ) was also used to re-classify cases and controls. RESULTS The study enrolled 302 cases, 1,208 community controls and 302 hospital controls. Current use was higher among community controls (38%) compared to cases (33%) and hospital controls (32%). Current use of SLT was not significantly associated with an increased risk of CHD when community controls were used (adjusted OR 0.87, 95% CI 0.63-1.19), or when hospital controls were used (adjusted OR 1.00, 95% CI 0.63-1.60), or when both control groups were combined (adjusted OR 1.00, 95% CI 0.74-1.34). Risk of CHD did not increase with use of individual types except gul, frequency, duration, past use of SLT products, or using the RAQ to re-classify cases and controls. There was a significant association between gul use and CHD when both controls were combined (adjusted OR 2.93, 95% CI 1.28-6.70). CONCLUSIONS There was no statistically significant association between SLT use in general and CHD among non-smoking adults in Bangladesh. Further research on the association between gul use and CHD in Bangladesh along with SLT use and CHD in other parts of the subcontinent will guide public health policy and interventions that focus on SLT-related diseases.
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Rumana N, Turin TC, Miura K, Nakamura Y, Kita Y, Hayakawa T, Choudhury SR, Kadota A, Nagasawa SY, Fujioshi A, Takashima N, Okamura T, Okayama A, Ueshima H. Prognostic value of ST-T abnormalities and left high R waves with cardiovascular mortality in Japanese (24-year follow-up of NIPPON DATA80). Am J Cardiol 2011; 107:1718-24. [PMID: 21497783 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2011.02.335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2010] [Revised: 02/12/2011] [Accepted: 02/12/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Little is known about the prognostic value of ST-segment depression and/or T wave (ST-T abnormalities) with or without left high R waves on electrocardiogram recorded at rest for death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Asian populations. Japanese participants without a history of CVD and free of major electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities were followed for 24 years. Subjects were divided into 4 groups based on baseline ECG findings: isolated left high R waves, isolated ST-T abnormalities, ST-T abnormalities with left high R waves, and normal electrocardiogram. Cox proportional hazard model was used to estimate risk of CVD mortality in groups with ECG abnormalities compared to the normal group. Of 8,572 participants (44.4% men, mean age 49.5 years; 55.6% women, mean age 49.4 years), 1,142 had isolated left high R waves, 292 had isolated ST-T abnormalities, and 128 had ST-T abnormalities with left high R waves at baseline. Multivariable-adjusted hazard ratios of ST-T abnormalities with left high R waves for CVD mortality were 1.95 (95% confidence interval 1.25 to 3.04) in men and 2.68 (95% confidence interval 1.81 to 3.97) in women. Isolated ST-T abnormalities increased the risk for CVD death by 1.66 times (95% confidence interval 1.01 to 2.71) in men and 1.62 times (95% confidence interval 1.18 to 2.24) in women. Association of ECG abnormalities with CVD mortality was independent of age, body mass index, systolic blood pressure, serum cholesterol, blood glucose, smoking and drinking, and antihypertensive medication. In conclusion, ST-T abnormalities with or without left high R waves on electrocardiogram recorded at rest constitute an independent predictor of CVD mortality in Japanese men and women.
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Rahman MT, Afroze N, Tahmin T, Nipa NN, Faisal RH, Choudhury SR. Light microscopic study of cervical smear in a tertiary hospital at Dhaka. Mymensingh Med J 2010; 19:208-212. [PMID: 20395913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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This light microscopic retrospective study of 798 cervical smear were done to see the pattern of cervical lesions and main presenting complaints of the women who attended the Gynae & Obstetrics department of BIRDEM hospital for medical and surgical advice. Out of these 798 smears examined light microscopically 274(34.34%) was normal, 453(54.26%) were inflammatory smear, 49(6.14%) showed Gardrenella, 9(1.13%) revealed the presence of Candida, 3(0.38%) showed Trichomonial infection, 6(0.76%) showed the presence of atypical cells (5ASCUS, 1 CIN) and 2(0.26%) were positive for malignancy, (1 adenocarcinoma, 1 squamous cell carcinoma). The mean age+/-SE of the women were 43.12+/-9.18 years, mean+/-SE age of the last child was 14.19+/-7.99 years; mean+/-SE of para was 3.5+/-7.34 pregnancies. The common presenting complains of these women Menorrhagia (17.92%), Menopausal Symptoms (17.42%), Lower Abdominal pain (15.78%), White PV discharge (15.78%), Dysmenorrhoea (7.52%), Pruritus/Itching vulva (7.14%), Prolapse (4.39%), Fibroid (2.01%), Infertility (1.13%), Post coital bleeding (0.75%) respectively. Pap's smear is reconfirmed as an established major screening tool for diagnosis of different cervical lesions.
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Affiliation(s)
- M T Rahman
- Department of Pathology, Ibrahim Medical College, Shahbagh, and BIRDEM Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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