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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2018 Jun 12.
Published in final edited form as: J Hum Hypertens. 2017 Dec 11;32(5):334–348. doi: 10.1038/s41371-017-0018-x
What is known about the topic?

  • Few national-based studies to assess prevalence of hypertension and pre-hypertension among Bangladesh adults have been conducted.

  • High body mass index, age, area of residence, and gender are known risk factors for hypertension in Bangladesh.

  • Hypertension is largely untreated in Bangladesh.

What this study adds?

  • This study provides national population-based data on prevalence of hypertension and pre-hypertension among Bangladeshi adults.

  • This study is the first to report national-based prevalence of pre-hypertension and identify risk factors among adults aged 25 and above in Bangladesh.

  • This study provides further support that national efforts should be made to improve treatment among hypertensive patients, and also provides novel insights into potential target groups for preventive programs.