Planning and Development Research

  ( A cross-sectional study in selected areas of four city corporations in Bangladesh) Background: To address the unmet need for public health initiatives in urban areas, the 'Strengthening Urban Public Health System project' is being implemented by Save the Children in 12 City Corporations (CC). Under this project, a study was conducted on hypertension and obesity load in selected areas of Cumilla, Mymensingh, Narayanganj, and Rangpur city corporations with the support of health teams and under the guidance of respective Mayors. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of Hypertension and Obesity and their associated risk factors in urban areas of Bangladesh. Methodology: During the study, a total of 48,644 people were selected by convenient sampling and were screened to measure blood pressure and obesity status using the BMI scale. Data regarding the socioeconomic information and associated risk factors like family history of hypertension, smoking and food habits, phy

  Gender: Gender refers to the social and cultural roles, expectations, and norms associated with being male or female, while sex refers to the biological differences between males and females. Gender is not the same as sex, although the two are often used interchangeably. (WHO,2019) In Bangladesh, like in many other cultures, gender is a socially constructed concept that refers to the roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female. Gender is a complex and multifaceted concept that intersects with other identities such as class, ethnicity, and religion. One example of the gender concept in Bangladesh can be seen in the country's traditional gender roles. In many households, men are expected to be the breadwinners and decision-makers, while women are expected to take care of the household and children. Women are often discouraged from pursuing education or careers outside the home. Sex: “Sex refers to “the different biological and physiological characterist