Mediating effect of BMI on the association of economic status and coexistence of hypertension and diabetes in Bangladesh: A counterfactual framework-based weighting approach.
Foyez AhmmedMd Jamal HossainMd Tareq Ferdous KhanMuhammad Mahabub Rahaman ManikSaimon ShahriarDulal Chandra NandiMd Parvej HussainPublished in: Health science reports (2024)
The mediating role of BMI was greater for female, no or primary educated respondents, and respondents from rural areas. Therefore, the study will facilitate policymakers of Bangladesh and other countries with a similar set-up to decide on health policies regarding hypertension and diabetes.