Prevalence and Factors of Hypertension Among Bangladeshi Adults.
Moriam KhanamEmran HasanAbdur Razzaque SarkerPublished in: High blood pressure & cardiovascular prevention : the official journal of the Italian Society of Hypertension (2021)
Our study showed that more than one quarter of respondents had hypertension. Early diagnosis and proper management of the risk factors for hypertension are crucial to halt this emerging public health problem. A joint effort involving public, private, and non-governmental organizations is necessary to tackle the burden of hypertension faced by Bangladesh and similar developing countries in South Asia.