Noncommunicable Disease Risk Factors Among Working Adults in Dhaka City: A Cross-sectional Survey
Sabrina Ahmed,
Mohammad Moniruzzaman,
MSA Mansur Ahmed
Abstract:Background and aims: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The impact of NCDs on working adults extends beyond ill health and mortality with large financial consequences; however, the distribution of NCD risk factors in working adults is understudied. Therefore, this study aimed to find out the magnitude of NCD risk factors in Bangladeshi working adults. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2011 among 410 working adults aged between 35 to 60 y… Show more
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