Moriam Khanam1, Emran Hasan2, Abdur Razzaque Sarker3. 1. Institute of Health Economics, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 2. Department of Economics, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 3. Population Studies Division, Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh. razzaque@bids.org.bd.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Hypertension is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, especially in South Asian countries including Bangladesh. AIM: This study aimed to assess the prevalence, risk factors, and inequality of hypertension in Bangladesh. METHODS: This study analyzed the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey data from 2017-2018. A total of 12,863 people aged 18 years and above were included in this study. Both bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed to observe the effects of different factors and reported as adjusted ORs (AORs) with 95% CIs. Concentration index and concentration curve were used to measure the inequality in the distribution of hypertension among people with varying socio-economic status. RESULTS: This study found that the prevalence of hypertension was 27.43% while this rate was 28.43% among females and 26.11% among males. The prevalence was the highest (49.26%) among those from the highest age group and among individuals who belonged to the richest households (p < 0.001). The concentration index for hypertension was 0.07. Our study suggests that the risk of having hypertension was higher among respondents who were female, elderly, were overweight or obese; had diabetes; or were from Barisal and Rangpur divisions. CONCLUSION: Our study showed that more than one quarter of respondents had hypertension. Early diagnosis and proper management of the risk factors for hypertension are crucial to halt this emerging public health problem. A joint effort involving public, private, and non-governmental organizations is necessary to tackle the burden of hypertension faced by Bangladesh and similar developing countries in South Asia.
INTRODUCTION:Hypertension is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, especially in South Asian countries including Bangladesh. AIM: This study aimed to assess the prevalence, risk factors, and inequality of hypertension in Bangladesh. METHODS: This study analyzed the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey data from 2017-2018. A total of 12,863 people aged 18 years and above were included in this study. Both bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed to observe the effects of different factors and reported as adjusted ORs (AORs) with 95% CIs. Concentration index and concentration curve were used to measure the inequality in the distribution of hypertension among people with varying socio-economic status. RESULTS: This study found that the prevalence of hypertension was 27.43% while this rate was 28.43% among females and 26.11% among males. The prevalence was the highest (49.26%) among those from the highest age group and among individuals who belonged to the richest households (p < 0.001). The concentration index for hypertension was 0.07. Our study suggests that the risk of having hypertension was higher among respondents who were female, elderly, were overweight or obese; had diabetes; or were from Barisal and Rangpur divisions. CONCLUSION: Our study showed that more than one quarter of respondents had hypertension. Early diagnosis and proper management of the risk factors for hypertension are crucial to halt this emerging public health problem. A joint effort involving public, private, and non-governmental organizations is necessary to tackle the burden of hypertension faced by Bangladesh and similar developing countries in South Asia.
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Bangladesh; Hypertension; Inequality; Risk factor; South Asia
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