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Gender differences in hypertension awareness, antihypertensive use and blood pressure control in Nepalese adults: Findings from a nationwide cross-sectional survey
(Cambridge University Press, 2019-08-30)
The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the gender differences in hypertension awareness, antihypertensive use and blood pressure (BP) control among the adult Nepalese population (≥18
years) using ...
Factors associated with tobacco use among Nepalese men aged 15–49 years: Data from Nepal demographic and Health Survey 2016
(Elsevier, 2020-09)
Background
Tobacco is one of the leading causes of premature death around the world. In Nepal, tobacco kills 15,000 people every year. Men are also the primary users of tobacco. This study aimed to discern the prevalence ...
Association between the frequency of television watching and overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age in Nepal: Analysis of data from the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2016
(PLOS ONE, 2020-02-10)
Background
The prevalence of overweight and obesity, particularly among women, is increasing in
Nepal. Previous studies in the South Asia have found television watching to be a risk factor
for overweight and obesity ...