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Assuring Bangladesh’s future: non‐communicable disease risk factors among the adolescents and the existing policy responses
(Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2022)Background: The aim of this study is to assess the current status of non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors amongst adolescents in Bangladesh. We also critically reviewed the existing policy responses to NCD risk ... -
Screening for adverse childhood experiences in antenatal care settings: A scoping review
(Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol, 2022)Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with many health problems in women during pregnancy, including depression/anxiety, gestational diabetes and adverse birth outcomes. However, unlike other ... -
Geographical and socioeconomic inequalities in the double burden of malnutrition among women in Southeast Asia: A population-based study
(The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, 2022)Background Countries in the South and Southeast Asia region grapple with significant challenges due to the double burden of malnutrition (DBM) in women. An understanding of the country specific DBM geographical and ... -
Double burden of malnutrition among women of reproductive age in 55 low- and middle-income countries: progress achieved and opportunities for meeting the global target
(European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2022)Objective To examine trends and projections of underweight (Body Mass Index, BMI < 18.5 kg/m2 ) and overweight (BMI ≥ 25.0 kg/m2 ) in women of reproductive age in 55 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods ... -
Type 2 diabetes and hypertension in Vietnam: a systematic review and meta- analysis of studies between 2000 and 2020
(BMJ, 2022)Objectives The objective of this study was to determine the level of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and hypertension (HTN) in Vietnam and to assess the trend and recommend the future direction of prevention research efforts. Design ... -
Prevalence of multiple non-communicable diseases risk factors among adolescents in 140 countries: A population-based study
(eClinicalMedicine, 2022)Background Modifiable non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors are becoming increasingly common among adolescents, with clustering of these risk factors in individuals of particular concern. The aim of this study was ... -
Variation in the prevalence of different forms of bullying victimisation among adolescents and their associations with family, peer and school connectedness: a population-based study in 40 lower and middle income to high-income countries (LMIC-HICs)
(Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, 2022)This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of different forms of bullying victimization experiences and their associa- tion with family functioning, peer relationships and school connectedness among adolescents across ...