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Increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity in Bangladeshi women of reproductive age: Findings from 2004 to 2014
(PLOS ONE, 2017)Background Overweight and obesity are a particular concern for women of reproductive age. They not only increase the risk of chronic diseases but they are also associated with adverse perina- tal, neonatal, infant and ... -
Non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors and diabetes among adults living in slum areas of Dhaka, Bangladesh
(PLOS ONE, 2017)Background Despite one-third of the urban population in Bangladesh living in urban slums and at increased risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), little is known about the NCD risk profile of this at-risk population. ... -
Bangladesh policy on prevention and control of non-communicable diseases: a policy analysis
(BMC Public Health, 2017)Background: This paper is aimed at critically assessing the extent to which Non-Communicable Disease NCD- related policies introduced in Bangladesh align with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2013–2020 Action Plan for ... -
Impact of mobile phone-based technology to improve health, population and nutrition services in Rural Bangladesh: a study protocol
(BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 2017)Background: Mobile phone-based technology has been used in improving the delivery of healthcare services in many countries. However, data on the effects of this technology on improving primary healthcare services in ... -
Socio-demographic characteristics and tobacco use among the adults in urban slums of Dhaka, Bangladesh
(BioMed Center, 2017)Background: Use of tobacco has become one of the major causes of premature deaths in most developing countries, including Bangladesh. The poorest and most disadvantaged populations, such as those living in slums, are ... -
Patients’ perspective of disease and medication adherence for type 2 diabetes in an urban area in Bangladesh: a qualitative study
(BMC, 2017)Background: Patients’ perspective of diabetes and adherence to its prescribed medications is a significant predic- tor of glycemic control and overall management of the disease. However, there is a paucity of such information ... -
The prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity in Bangladeshi adults: Data from a national survey
(PLOS ONE, 2017)Background Over the two last decades Bangladesh, a low-income country, has experienced a rapid demographic and epidemiological transition. The population has increased substantially with rapid urbanization and changing ...
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