Key result
Opportunistic BP screening reveals hypertension in ~52% of adults alongside low control rates.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to raise awareness of raised blood pressure through an opportunistic screening campaign in Bangladesh.
What is the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control rate of hypertension among adults screened opportunistically in Bangladesh?
Cross-Sectional (n=25,185)
Yes
What is the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control rate of hypertension among adults screened opportunistically in Bangladesh?
Opportunistic blood pressure screening in Bangladesh identified a high prevalence of hypertension (51.5%), with a significant proportion being inadequately treated.
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Supports enhanced hypertension control programs in Bangladesh; leaves open their effectiveness in similar settings.
Malik et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=25,185). Opportunistic blood pressure screening was evaluated on Hypertension. Opportunistic blood pressure screening in Bangladesh identified hypertension in 51.5% of 25,185 adults, with only 42.4% of those hypertensive individuals having controlled blood pressure.
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