Religious disparities in health in Bangladesh–the case of hypertension and diabetes: evidence from two nationally representative cross-sectional surveys
Objectives Religious affiliation, beliefs, and practices shape lifestyles and disease risks. This study examined Hindu–Muslim differences in the prevalence and management of hypertension and diabetes in Bangladesh, a religiously plural country with 91% Muslims and 8% Hindus.Design, settings and part...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2023-02-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/2/e067960.full |