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0000-0003-3928-0022
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Newcastle University
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Publisher: BMJ
Date: 11-2019
DOI: 10.1136/BMJOPEN-2019-030886
Abstract: This study aimed to report prevalence and evaluate the association between multimorbidity and associated risk factors in the adult population of Bangladesh. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a multistage clustered random s ling strategy. The study was conducted among the general population of 58 districts in Bangladesh. A total of 12 338 male and female in iduals aged ≥35 were included for analysis in this study. Identified through a household listing conducted prior to the study, from 15 297 in iduals meeting the inclusion criteria, 12 338 participants were included based on availability during data collection, consent and health condition. Multimorbidity in terms of hypertension, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Approximately 8.4% (95% CI 7.0 to 9.7) of in iduals suffer from multimorbidity, of which hypertension accounted for (30.1%) followed by diabetes (10.6%). The mean age of the population was 58.6 (SD ±9.2) years. The prevalence of multimorbidity was lower among men (7.7%) compared with women (8.9%). The likelihood of having multimorbidity among obese in iduals were more than double than people with normal body mass index (BMI). Physical activity protected in iduals from developing multimorbidity: however, the physical activity adjusted OR was 0.5 (95% CI 0.2 to 1.2). After adjusting for all covariates, higher age, higher educational status, economic status, and higher BMI were found to be significantly associated with the odds of developing multimorbidity, with an overall adjusted OR of 0.02 (95% CI 0.01 to 0.02). This study reported a high prevalence of multimorbidity in Bangladesh, although it explored the burden and identified risk factors considering only six chronic diseases. Further detailed exploration through longitudinal studies considering a wider range of diseases is needed to document the actual burden, develop effective preventive measures and clinical guidelines to improve the quality of life of the population.
Publisher: Research Square Platform LLC
Date: 08-06-2020
DOI: 10.21203/RS.3.RS-33263/V1
Abstract: Divergent sex and gender norms in South Asia are key determinants of health conditions and healthcare access. However, sex-discrepancies among South Asians in important COVID-19 outcomes are unknown. We report and examine sex-specific patterning of infection, hospitalisation, deaths, case-fatality and recovery in South Asia, and conclude that contrary to trends in many high-income countries, there is a male predominance in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations, and a comparatively very low men to women case-fatality-ratio. Our findings emphasise the demand for detailed research into reasons for these sex-discrepancies to develop combative strategies in settings with suboptimal health systems infrastructure.
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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