Dr. Jannatul Ferdous
National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine (NIPSOM), BangladeshPresentation Title:
Behavioral Factors affecting Cardiovascular System among the young children in Bangladesh
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are an increasingly concerning medical and public health problem and are the leading cause of mortality in Bangladesh & surprisingly, One-Third of adolescents are affected! There is plenty of evidence that unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activities, followed by obesity, poor sleep patterns, tobacco use, and Alcohol abuse are the leading causes. Like other South Asians, Bangladeshi school-going children are unduly prone to develop CVD, which is often premature in onset, follows a rapidly progressive course, and is angiographically more severe. Genetic predisposition, high prevalence of metabolic syndrome, and conventional risk factors play a significant role. Some novel risk factors, including lack of Vitamin D, arsenic contamination in water and foodstuff, and particulate matter air pollution, may play a unique role. At the advent of the new millennium, we know little about our real situation. Large-scale epidemiological, genetic, and clinical research are needed to explore the different aspects of CAD in Bangladesh.
This study provided evidence that most behavioral cardiovascular disease risk factors were disproportionately distributed among different subgroups of adolescents, such as males, underprivileged minority ethnic groups, parental history of CVDs, and parental education. A high prevalence of behavioral cardiovascular disease risk factors among adolescents may result in the emergence of CVD in their adult age or later stage. This would be alarming in the future, which requires high-cost interventions. Thus, there is an urgent need for high-risk group intervention, including both parents and children. In addition, adequate monitoring of the implementation of already developed policies, such as banning smoking and alcoholic products for adolescents and discouraging the marketing of fast/processed foods with salt and high-calorie drinks, is urgently needed. While the overall CVD risk profile is high in both urban and rural areas, some differences exist, with urban children showing higher rates of overweight and obesity, while rural children have a higher prevalence of underweight. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and public health campaigns focused on promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing CVD risk factors among school children in Bangladesh. It's high time to pay attention to reduce the future tragedy.
Biography
Dr. Jannatul Ferdous, a Bangladeshi physician and researcher, completed her MBBS and MPH by the age of 27 from the University of Dhaka and Bangladesh Medical University. Then she joined the Bangladesh Civil Service as an Assistant Surgeon & Medical Officer, showcasing her expertise in Clinical Medicine, followed by Infectious Diseases & field epidemiology during the COVID-19 pandemic. She later contributed to policy-making, being an integral part of the central health administration of Bangladesh. Currently, she is pursuing a lecturer cum researcher position at the National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine (NIPSOM). With several national publications cited over a hundred times, her academic h-index is strong, and her affiliations with reputed journals are commendable. Her interest, knowledge, and experience in the field of Research and Statistics is appreciable. She has attended several International Conferences in Europe, East Asia, the UAE & and the Southeast Asian region as a Speaker.
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