Hypertension in Bangladesh: a review

Islam, Anwar; Majumder, Abdullah Al Shafi

doi:10.1016/s0019-4832(12)60096-0

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“…The reported prevalence varies widely from 1.21% to 32%. 11,16,[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35] (Table 2). According to the Bangladesh NCD Risk Factor Survey 2010 27 , the prevalence of hypertension is 17.9% in general, 18.5% in men and 17.3% in women.…”

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Cardiovascular Disease in Bangladesh: A Review

2017

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Abstract:Like elsewhere, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an increasingly important cause of morbidity and mortality in Bangladesh. Over the past few decades, because of epidemiological transition, the prevailing disease pattern in this country changed from predominantly communicable to predominantly non-communicable disease, CVD contributes to the latter a lot. Actually, CVD particularly coronary artery disease (CAD) is getting epidemic proportion day by day. Hypertension and heart failure are on the rise, whereas the prevalence of acute rheumatic fever is declining. However, despite some efforts, reliable data concerning various aspects of CVD is inadequate at present. The current prevalence of hypertension, CAD, rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease and stroke may be 20-25%, 4-6%, <1/1000, 0.3-1.0% respectively. Besides conventional risk factors for different CVD, genetic predisposition and some novel issues like high salt intake, arsenicosis, hypovitaminosis D and air pollution may play important role in the aetiopathogenesis of CVD in this population. Formulation of appropriate policy and more emphasis on preventive strategy may help combat CVD in Bangladesh.

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Cardiovascular Disease in Bangladesh: A Review

2017

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“…A Bangladeshi study reported the prevalence of hypertension 65% in general, 75% in urban and 53% in rural areas. 7 A recent study among senior citizens showed that 44.8% were hypertensive. 8 Another study reported that hypertension is equally prevalent in rural population 9 among the diabetics, the prevalence of systolic hypertension was 23.2% and diastolic hypertension 13.6%.A recent study by Shariful Islam and colleagues showed that systolic hypertension was significantly associated with diabetes complications [OR 0.809, 95% CI 0.666-0.981 (p-value 0.031) after controlling for all other effect.…”

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“…10 Overweight, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, salt intake, diabetes and smoking are among the common risk factors for hypertension in Bangladesh. 6,7 Hypertension and its complications, which are mostly preventable though simple health promotion and preventive measures, pose a serious threat to the health systems and socio-economic condition of a country. Hypertension prevention therefore is of great public health importance in Bangladesh and other developing countries.…”

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Prevention of Hypertension in Bangladesh: A Review

Biswas

Islam²,

Islam

2016

J. Medicine

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Abstract Abstract AbstractHypertension is a major public health problemglobally in both the developed and developing countries. Hypertension leads to cardiovascular diseases, stroke, kidney failure and is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally. The risk factors for hypertension, which can mostly be prevented through simple health promotion and preventive measures are mostly known. However, papers documenting the strategies for prevention of hypertension in Bangladesh is not available. The aim of this review study was to identify and discuss different approaches to prevent hypertension in Bangladesh. We performed a systematic search using electronic as well as manual method for published and unpublished reports of prevention of hypertension. We then identified and discussed prevention strategies for hypertension suitable for Bangladesh context. Although several methods have shown to prevent hypertension, the challenge remains in implementing these methods in resource poor settings. Integrated action based on comprehensive policy and stepwise implementation should be adopted taking into consideration of local needs. Hypertension prevention should focus on awareness generation, health promotion and reduction of common risk factors using a combination of population based approach and targeted individual interventions. Consorted actions should be taken as a priority to prevent hypertension through intersectoral, multidisciplinary and multilevel approach by the Government, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), civil societies and create greater awareness among the population for a healthy life-style.

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“…So, it can be said that people who took extra salt in their food may be prone to develop hypertension which is similar to other studies in Bangladesh and India. 11,12 A study showed that participants who took extra salt had almost 1.5 times higher risk of hypertension. 5 Another recent study showed that in 2010, globally 1.7 million deaths occurred from cardiovascular causes that were attributed to excess sodium consumption above a reference level of 2.0 gm per day.…”

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“…11,12 Furthermore, it was shown that the risk of developing hypertension was significantly higher among smokers and smokeless tobacco users. 5 Another study in Bangladesh found a higher prevalence of smoking and showed an increased risk of coronary heart diseases was approximately four folds than ever smokers.…”

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Hypertension status among the adult population in a rural community of Keraniganj Upazila, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Amin¹,

Shakil

Khan³

et al. 2018

Mediscope

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Hypertension or high blood pressure is a growing public health concern among the Bangladeshi adult population. The objective of this cross-sectional descriptive type of study was to estimate the proportion of hypertension in an adult population of Keraniganj Upazila, Dhaka. The sample size was 199 selected purposively. Among them, 53.8% were female, 82.4% Muslims. Of the total respondents, 15.6% were hypertensive and highest proportion (29.0%) of hypertensive patients was found in the age group of ≥50-<60 years. The study revealed that people who took extra fatty food for 3-5 days per week, people who took extra salt in their food, respondents had a positive family history of hypertension or diabetes mellitus were more prone to develop hypertension. The study also revealed that smokers were in higher risk of development of hypertension than the non-smokers were and the rate of hypertension was 36.8% among those having higher waist circumference within 100 cm - 109 cm than those having lower waist circumference within 60 cm - 69 cm. Newly identified hypertensive cases were 7.0% of the study population. Results of this study have profound implications for hypertension prevention programs in the rural community, pointing out the need for increased focus in addressing hypertension along with its all background causes.Mediscope Vol. 5, No. 2: Jul 2018, Page 21-29

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Hypertension in Bangladesh: a review

Cited by 93 publications

References 26 publications

Cardiovascular Disease in Bangladesh: A Review

Cardiovascular Disease in Bangladesh: A Review

Prevention of Hypertension in Bangladesh: A Review

Hypertension status among the adult population in a rural community of Keraniganj Upazila, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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