Background: Although socioeconomic position (SEP) is associated with better health, the
protective effects of high SEP may be smaller for racial and ethnic minorities than Whites, as …

Hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and leading cause of
premature death globally. In 2008, approximately 40% of adults were diagnosed with …

Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing in low-income settings.
We conducted a survey of risk factors, blood pressure and blood glucose in rural …

Background Diabetes, one of the major metabolic disorders, is rising in Bangladesh. Studies
indicate there is inequality in prevalence and care-seeking behavior, which requires further …

Background Population knowledge of how to prevent, detect and control diabetes is critical
to public health initiatives to tackle the disease. We undertook a cross-sectional survey of …

This cross-sectional study analysed Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2011
data with the aim of investigating the prevalence of, and risk factors for, hypertension in …

Although low socioeconomic status (SES) is related to poor glycemic control, the underlying
mechanisms remain unclear. We examined potentially modifiable factors involved in the …

Background China has experienced a continuing increase in hypertension prevalence over
the past few decades, especially in rural areas. The paper aims to examine the variation of …

Globally, complications of raised blood pressure are fundamental public health issues.
There has been limited research if prevalence and risk factors vary by sex in many countries …

Background Improving the quality of life (QoL) of older adults is becoming an important
global issue. However, very few studies have been focused on the relationship between …