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Implementation Status of Non-Communicable Disease Control Program at Primary Health Care Level in Bangladesh: Findings from A Qualitative Research

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Objective: Bangladesh has 67% of estimated deaths caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The country aimed to reduce NCD-related premature deaths by one-third by 2030. This study aimed to explore the overall implementation status of the NCD control program at the primary health care (PHC) level in Bangladesh, explore the challenges, and identify the way forward

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Knowledge and Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in People With Severe Mental Illness in Bangladesh and Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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Background: People with severe mental illnesses (SMIs) are likely to face disproportionate challenges during a pandemic. They may not receive or be able to respond to public health messages to prevent infection or to limit its spread. Additionally, they may be more severely affected, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Methods: We conducted a telephone survey (May–June

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The Complicated Cigarette Tax Structure in Bangladesh is Causing Expansion of the Low-Tier Cigarette Market and Lower Tax Revenue

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Cigarette Demand Analysis: Bangladesh

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This Report was written by Advancement Through Research and Knowledge (ARK) Foundation in Bangladesh. The researchers estimate that the total price elasticity of demand for cigarettes is -0.71. A 10% increase in the price of cigarettes would reduce smoking by 7.1 percent, meaning that cigarette demand is inelastic. The elasticity of smoking prevalence and intensity

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A case study to examine the differential impacts of the response to covid on different sub groups of the urban population

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This report presents an overview of the COVID-19 response in the country from February to the End of August 2020. It focuses on the response related to urban health in the country and tries to portray the interaction of different stakeholders and the deciding authorities in Covid-19 management in urban areas. The report is based

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Policy Priorities for Strengthening Smokeless Tobacco Control in Bangladesh: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

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ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Smokeless tobacco (ST) remains poorly regulated in Bangladesh. This study describes the prevalence and trends of ST use in Bangladesh, presents ST-related disease burden, identifies relevant policy gaps, and highlights key implications for future policy and practice for effective ST control in Bangladesh. METHODS: We analyzed secondary data from the two rounds (2009