Gender differences in hypertension awareness, antihypertensive use and blood pressure control in Bangladeshi adults: findings from a national cross-sectional survey

Gender differences in hypertension awareness, antihypertensive use and blood pressure control in Bangladeshi adults: findings from a national cross-sectional survey

Abstract Background Bangladesh is facing an epidemiological transition with a growing burden of non-communicable diseases. Traditionally, hypertension and associated complications in women receive less recognition, and there is a dearth of related publications. The study aims to explore gender diffe...

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Main Authors: Muntasirur Rahman, Gail Williams, Abdullah Al Mamun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Subjects:
Blood pressure
Hypertension
Awareness
Gender
Public health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41043-017-0101-5

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