Cross-sectional study reveals 47.5% prevalence of diabetes among Bangladeshi adults, highlighting key risk factors like hypertension and family history.
Key Points
Diabetes prevalence among Bangladeshi adults reached 47.5%, indicating a significant health crisis.
Systolic blood pressure averaged 134.93 mmHg in diabetics, linked to increased risk factors such as hypertension.
Multinomial logistic regression identified age, gender, and BMI as significant predictors of diabetes.
Public health interventions are critical to address high diabetes rates and improve healthcare access for at-risk populations.