Background Hypertension, itself being a major chronic condition, is one of the most
significant risk factors for premature cardiovascular diseases and mortality. Hypertension is …

Background Hypertension is an increasing problem in Southeast Asia, particularly in
Bangladesh. Although some epidemiological studies on hypertension have been conducted …

Objectives Low-income and middle-income countries are undergoing epidemiological
transition, however, progression is varied. Bangladesh is simultaneously experiencing …

Background Bangladesh is well advanced in the epidemiologic transition from
communicable to noncommunicable diseases, which now account for two out of three …

Abstract We analyzed the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2011 data to
examine absolute differences in hypertension prevalence according to the hypertension …

AIM: To determine the prevalence of hypertension in the urban and rural population of India.
METHODS: Relevant studies were identified through computer based and manual searches …

Background: Hypertension is a major risk factor for several cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
The prevalence of hypertension is increasing in Bangladesh, especially in urban areas. The …

Abstract In 2017, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart
Association (AHA) released updated guidelines on the definition of hypertension, and blood …

The purpose of this study was to estimate the age‐standardised prevalence, awareness,
treatment, and control of hypertension and to identify their risk factors in Bangladeshi adults …

Background: A region-specific (urban and rural parts of north, east, west, and south India)
systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence, awareness, and control of …