Prevalence and risk factors of general and abdominal obesity and hypertension in rural and urban residents in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence and risk factors of general and abdominal obesity and hypertension in rural and urban residents in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Obesity and hypertension are global health concerns. Both are linked with increased risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. Several early studies reported the prevalence of obesity and hypertension in Bangladeshi adults, but the associated factors in this country populat...

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Main Authors: Nurshad Ali, Nayan Chandra Mohanto, Shaikh Mirja Nurunnabi, Tangigul Haque, Farjana Islam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
General obesity
Abdominal obesity
Hypertension
Rural and urban
Risk factors
Adults
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14087-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14087-8

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