Prevalence and covariates of chronic respiratory disorders among middle-aged Bangladeshi people: A rural community-based study

• Published in: Lung India Vol. 42; no. 4; pp. 315 - 321
• Main Authors: Hassan, Rashidul, Hasan, Iqbal, Khan, Abdullah H. K., Ali, Liaquat, Nayeem, Jannatul
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Wolters Kluwer - Medknow 01.07.2025; Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Edition: 2
• Subjects: Asthma; bangladesh; Biomarkers; bronchial asthma; Chronic illnesses; chronic respiratory diseases; copd; Disease susceptibility; Glucose tolerance tests; Health risks; Metabolism; Middle age; ncd; Original; Original Article; Rural areas; Smoking; Spirometry; Surveys; Bangladesh; South Asia; bronchial asthma; Bangladesh; spirometry; chronic respiratory diseases; NCD; COPD

Background: The burden of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) and their covariates have not yet been investigated in community settings of Bangladesh where the risk of the disorder is fast increasing due to adverse environmental, sociodemographic, and behavioural shifts. Objective: In this study, th...