Salim Yusuf, Philip Joseph, Sumathy Rangarajan, Shofiqul Islam et al.
Background: Global estimates of the impact of common modifiable risk factors on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality are largely based on data from separate studies, using different methodologies. The Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study overcomes these limitations by using simila...
Salim Yusuf, Shofiqul Islam, Clara K Chow, Sumathy Rangarajan et al.
Background Although most cardiovascular disease occurs in low-income and middle-income countries, little is known about the use of effective secondary prevention medications in these communities. We aimed to assess use of proven effective secondary preventive drugs (antiplatelet drugs, β blockers, a...
Md. Jamal Hossain, Md. Al‐Mamun, Md. Rabiul Islam
Background and Aims: Diabetes is recognized as a significant factor in both mortality and morbidity worldwide, affecting various demographics regardless of geographic location, age group, or gender. This correspondence aims to express concern and draw the attention of leaders and policymakers worldw...
Gilles R. Dagenais, Darryl P. Leong, Sumathy Rangarajan, Fernando Laņas et al.
BACKGROUND To our knowledge, no previous study has prospectively documented the incidence of common diseases and related mortality in high-income countries (HICs), middle-income countries (MICs), and low-income countries (LICs) with standardised approaches. Such information is key to developing glob...
Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam, Tina D Purnat, Nguyen Thi Anh Phuong, Upendo Mwingira et al.
In recent years, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have globally shown increasing impact on health status in populations with disproportionately higher rates in developing countries. NCDs are the leading cause of mortality worldwide and a serious public health threat to developing countries. Recogniz...
Timothy Evans, Monica Whitehead, Finn Diderichsen, Abbas Bhuiya et al.
Foreword PART I: ESTABLISHING VALUES 1. Challenging Health Inequities: An Introduction 2. The Social Basis of Disparities in Health 3. Ethical Dimensions of Health Equity 4. Health Equity in a Globalizing World PART II: ASSESSING AND ANALYZING THE HEALTH DIVIDE Introduction to Part II 5. Measuring D...
Louis Niessen, Diwakar Mohan, Jonathan Kweku Akuoku, Andrew J. Mirelman et al.
Five Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set targets that relate to the reduction of health inequalities nationally and worldwide. These targets are poverty reduction, health and wellbeing for all, equitable education, gender equality, and reduction of inequalities within and between countries. The...
Joy E Lawn, Jon E. Rohde, Susan B. Rifkin, Miriam Were et al.
In this paper, we revisit the revolutionary principles-equity, social justice, and health for all; community participation; health promotion; appropriate use of resources; and intersectoral action-raised by the 1978 Alma-Ata Declaration, a historic event for health and primary health care. Old healt...
Masayuki Teramoto, Kanyin Liane Ong, Damian Santomauro, A Bhoomadevi et al.
BACKGROUND: For more than three decades, the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) has provided a framework to quantify health loss due to diseases, injuries, and associated risk factors. This paper presents GBD 2023 findings on disease and injury burden and risk-attribut...
Shamima Akter, Md Mizanur Rahman, Sarah Krull Abe, Papia Sultana
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes in Bangladesh using national survey data and to identify risk factors. METHODS: Sociodemographic and anthropometric data and data on blood pressure and blood glucose levels were obtained for 7541 adults aged 35 years or more from the ...
Tazeen H. Jafar, Mihir Gandhi, H. Asita de Silva, Imtiaz Jehan et al.
BACKGROUND: The burden of hypertension is escalating, and control rates are poor in low- and middle-income countries. Cardiovascular mortality is high in rural areas. METHODS: We conducted a cluster-randomized, controlled trial in rural districts in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. A total of 30...
Shyama Kuruvilla, Flavia Bustreo, Taona Kuo, CK Mishra et al.
Box 1 The Global strategy for women's, children's and adolescents' health (2016-2030) Objectives of the global strategy: * Survive: end preventable mortality; * Thrive: promote health and well-being; and * Transform: expand enabling environments. Five drivers of change to achieve the objectives base...
Abhinav Goyal, Salim Yusuf
Ischaemic heart disease and stroke are among the most common causes of death and disability in the world. The Indian subcontinent (including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal) has among the highest rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) globally. Previous reports have highlighted the ...
Debra Efroymson, Saifuddin Ahmed, Joy Townsend, Syed Mahbubul Alam et al.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the extent of tobacco expenditures in Bangladesh and to compare those costs with potential investment in food and other essential items. DESIGN: Review of available statistics and calculations based thereon. RESULTS: Expenditure on tobacco, particularly cigarettes, represen...
Evans, Timothy, Whitehead, Margaret, Diderichsen, Finn, Bhuiya, Abbas et al.
Abstract This book is concerned with the research and policy analysis of the Global Health Equity Initiative (GHEI). It gives a truly global perspective on health equity, with contributors from each country. Reflecting the purpose of the GHEI itself, this book aims to contribute to the building of g...