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Addressing the ‘Overlapping’ Risks of Climate Change and Urbanization and Building a Response to Gendered Well-Being in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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According to the 2022 population census, 31.5% of the population in Bangladesh lives in urban areas and majority of this urban population is concentrated in some of the primary cities of the country (such as Dhaka and Chittagong), while secondary cities (such as Khulna and Rajshahi) are growing rapidly. Dhaka is one of the fastest
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Addressing the ‘Overlapping’ Risks of Climate Change and Urbanization and Building a Response to Gendered Well-Being in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Prevalence Of Physical Health Conditions and Health Risk Behaviours in People with Severe Mental Illness in South Asia: Multi-Country Cross-Sectional Survey

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Background: People with severe mental illness (SMI) die earlier than the general population, primarily because of physical disorders. Aims: We estimated the prevalence of physical health conditions, health risk behaviours, access to healthcare and health risk modification advice in people with SMI in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, and compared results with the general population. Method:
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Celebrating 10 Years of Dedication Excellence and Impact: Journey of ARK Foundation

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  In the crisp and vibrant air of November 2013, a promising initiative emerged – the ARK Foundation. Committed to enriching the landscape of research-based knowledge and making invaluable contributions to the health sector of Bangladesh, the organisation embarked on a remarkable journey. Fast forward to the 14th of October 2023, and ARK Foundation proudly
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Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance Through Community Engagement: A Framework for Developing Contextually Relevant and Impactful Behaviour Change Interventions

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Background: Community engagement (CE) interventions often explore and promote behaviour change around a specific challenge. Suggestions for behaviour change should be co-produced in partnership with the community. To facilitate this, it is essential that the intervention includes key content that unpacks the challenge of interest via multiple sources of knowledge. However, where community lived experience
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Risk Factors Associated with Overweight and Obesity in People with Severe Mental Illness in South Asia: Cross-Sectional Study in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan

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Abstract: Obesity is one of the major contributors to the excess mortality seen in people with severe mental illness (SMI) and in low- and middle-income countries people with SMI may be at an even greater risk. In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity and overweight in people with SMI and investigate
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The Transgender Community and Disparities of Urban Health Care System: The Untold Stories

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A transgender named Sumaiya (pseudonym) became sick while collecting money for a long time under the scorching heat of summer. She went to buy medicine from a road side drug store. While buying medicine, she heard many witticisms saying, ‘You also get sick!’ the drug sellers generally compel the transgenders to leave quickly as the
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Urban Health Indicator Fact Sheet, Bangladesh 2022

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Preparedness of Urban Primary Healthcare Centres of Bangladesh in Managing Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension

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Preparedness of Urban Primary Healthcare Centres of Bangladesh in Managing Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension CLICK HERE TO READ THE POLICY BRIEF
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