Prevalence of Stroke in a Rural Population of Bangladesh

Zaman, M Mostafa; Choudhury, Sohel Reza; Ahmed, Jasimuddin; Hussain, Syed Md Akram; Sobhan, Sheikh Mohammad Mahbubus; Turin, Tanvir Chowdhury

doi:10.1016/j.gheart.2014.04.007

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“…In a recently published study, the prevalence of stroke in rural population aged >30 years has been found to be 0.94% in general, 1.45% in male and 0.45% in female. 51 Data regarding the prevalence of CVDs in Bangladesh are insufficient and not homogeneous. Well-designed epidemiological studies are needed to generate reliable and uptodate data which can be applied in formulation and implementation of healthcare policies at national level.…”

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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

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“…1 meta-analysis and a population-based survey found the prevalence 11.3% and 18.6% respectively. 5,6 According to the Bangladesh non-communicable disease risk factor survey 2010, prevalence of HTN is 17.9% in general, 18.5% in men and 17.3% in women. 7 The prevalence of HTN is increasing globally and is predicted to affect more than 500 million people by 2025.…”

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Prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors among school teachers in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Background: School teachers in urban area are experiencing sedentary life style behaviors. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension (HTN) among school teachers in Dhaka city.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out from May to October of 2017. Total 323 school teachers in Dhaka city aged between 25-59 years were enrolled using cluster random sampling technique. Data on socio-demographic profile, different risk factors, co-morbidities, family history and blood pressure (BP) were recorded. HTN was recorded according to pre-defined criteria. Factors associated with HTN analyzed by Chi-square test (χ2).Results: The prevalence of HTN among school teachers was 52%. The mean ± SD age was 46.5±7.8 years. Majority teachers (52%) were earning between 20,000 and 50,000 Bangladeshi Taka per month and about 61.6% had service duration >15 years. Development of HTN was significantly associated with age, monthly family income and service duration (p=0.001). Majority participants were female (65.6%) and female to male ratio was 1.9:1. Female teachers were more hypertensive compared to male (68% vs 32%). Taking extra salt (OR 1.977, 95% CI 1.269-3.079), low intake of fresh vegetables (OR 2.048, 95% CI 1.228-3.416), higher waist circumference (OR 1.990, 95% CI 1.006-3.933) and mental distress (OR 1.724, 95% CI 1.045-2.844) were found to be significantly associated with HTN.Conclusions:The prevalence of HTN was higher among the study participants. Building awareness by promoting healthy life style and behaviors for prevention and control of HTN should be given importance among teachers.

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“…Only a limited number of small-scale epidemiological studies are available. The reported values indication the prevalence of CAD include 0.33% in general population in 1976, 37 between 1.85% and 3.4% in rural 38,39 and 19.6% in urban working professionals. 40,41 Despite marked disparity in values, there seems to be a rising prevalence of CAD in Bangladesh.…”

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Link between Periodontal Disease and Coronary Artery Disease: Bangladesh Perspective

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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is an increasingly important medical and public healthproblem, and is the leading cause of mortality in Bangladesh. Besides conventional risk factors and ethnicity, a number of emerging risk factors may explain the undue prevalence of CAD in this population. Periodontal disease (PD) is one of them, with prevalence of approximately 50%. As with many other diseases, PD is associated with CAD, and the association is independent of conventional risk factors. Low socioeconomic condition, illiteracy and ignorance, metabolic syndrome, nutritional deficiencies including hypovitaminosis D presumably contribute to the prevalence of PD in Bangladesh. In fact, PD and CAD share some cardiometabolic risk factors including diabetes mellitus, obesity and metabolic syndrome. Future research will hopefully explore different aspects of both public health problems, namely, PD and CAD in the country. The information gathered thereby, will help formulate policy to promote good oral health and tackle the deadly epidemic of CAD more efficiently. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cardio.v7i1.20800 Cardiovasc. j. 2014; 7(1): 44-54

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Prevalence of Stroke in a Rural Population of Bangladesh

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Cardiovascular Disease in Bangladesh: A Review

Cardiovascular Disease in Bangladesh: A Review

Prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors among school teachers in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Link between Periodontal Disease and Coronary Artery Disease: Bangladesh Perspective

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