A5041855703- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
- Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2023
Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka
2023
Institute for Health Economics and Policy
2022
Introduction This study’s objective was to produce robust, comparable estimates of the prevalence diabetes and pre-diabetes in Sri Lankan adult population, where previous studies suggest highest South Asia. Research design methods We used data on 6661 adults from nationally representative 2018/2019 first wave Lanka Health Ageing Study (SLHAS). classified glycemic status based diagnosis, either fasting plasma glucose (FPG), or FPG 2-hour (2-h PG). estimated crude age-standardized by major...
<strong>Background:</strong> Sri Lanka lacks robust estimates of hypertension (HTN) prevalence owing to few national studies, hindering optimization control strategies. Evidence on how the revised 2017 American College Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) HTN definition affects in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is also limited. <strong>Objectives:</strong> To make Lankan adult population, assess impact ACC/AHA definitions. <strong>Methods:</strong> Data were sourced from...
Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and malignancy account for most cases of hypercalcemia in clinical practice. They commonly occur relation to a solitary parathyroid adenoma, hyperplasia, or carcinoma. Majority patients are asymptomatic, although some present with vague unusual symptoms. Case: We report case 50-year-old lady presenting unexplained resting tachycardia, uncontrolled hypertension generalised ill-health one year the background complicated type 2 diabetes,...