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Stroke Prevalence and Risk Factors in Rural Communities Within a Resource-Constrained South Asian Setting:
Farhana Sarker1,2,3, Rony Chowdhury Ripan3, Moinul H Chowdhury3
1Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
JMIR Public Health and Surveillance
|December 19, 2025
Summary
Stroke affects 1.07 per 1000 people in rural Bangladesh, with higher prevalence in males and older adults. Early prevention programs are crucial for managing stroke risk factors like hypertension and diabetes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Cardiovascular Research
Background:
- Stroke is a significant global cause of mortality and disability.
- Limited data exists on stroke prevalence and risk factors in rural Bangladesh.
- This gap hinders the development of effective prevention and intervention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of stroke in a rural Bangladeshi community.
- To identify and analyze associated stroke risk factors within this population.
Main Methods:
- A large-scale survey involving 1,341,589 individuals was conducted.
- Data was collected by trained community health workers.
- Stroke presence was assessed via a binary survey question, with risk factor associations analyzed using multivariate logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Overall stroke prevalence was 1.07 per 1000 people.
- Prevalence increased with age and was higher in males.
- Significant regional variations were observed, with Khulna division showing the highest prevalence.
Conclusions:
- The findings highlight the need for targeted stroke prevention and intervention programs in rural Bangladesh.
- Managing hypertension and diabetes is critical for reducing stroke risk in this demographic.
Keywords:
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