The prevalence and factors associated with obesity and hypertension in university academic staff: a cross-sectional study in Bangladesh
Abstract Obesity is a major risk factor for hypertension, type 2 diabetes and other morbidities. On the other hand, hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease. The presence of obesity in hypertensive persons increases cardiovascular risk and related mortality. Data on the prevalence o...
Main Authors: | Nurshad Ali, Shamim Ahmed, Shakil Mahmood, Aporajita Das Trisha, Firoz Mahmud |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-05-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-34574-1 |
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