Lipi Rani Mondal
Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh.
Tasnim Reza
Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh.
Afsana Ashrafi
Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
This study aimed to examine the prevalence cardio-metabolic diseases and co-morbidity among urban population of Dhaka, along with the association of demographic status with these conditions. This was a cross-sectional study and conducted between April 2024 – August 2024. Total 200 individuals within aged 18-65 years were included for analysis. Notably, 53.5% of participants were men, with most falling in the 18-35 age range. High blood pressure affected 27.1% of men and 18.4% of women, particularly in those aged 51-65, where the prevalence soared to 81.1%. Diabetes was more common in men (17.8%) than women (6.1%), especially among older individuals. Cardiovascular disease affected 11.2% of men and 2.1% of women. Overall, 70% of participants reported at least one health issue, with marital status and education levels playing a significant role in their health outcomes. This study highlights the important link between nutritional status and the rise of cardiometabolic diseases, co-morbidity among urban residents in Dhaka. We need focused public health efforts that boost nutritional awareness and encourage healthier lifestyles, helping to ease the burden of these health issues.
Co-morbidity, Cardiometabolic, Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, WHO, BMI.
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