[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of risk factors for noncommunicable diseases in adults: key findings from the Pakistan STEPS survey
Background: Pakistan lacks data on the prevalence of risk factors for common
noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Objectives: This study aimed to determine the …
noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Objectives: This study aimed to determine the …
Cardiovascular Health and Disease in the Pakistani American Population
Abstract Purpose of Review This narrative review seeks to elucidate clinical and social
factors influencing cardiovascular health, explore the challenges and potential solutions for …
factors influencing cardiovascular health, explore the challenges and potential solutions for …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of tobacco use in urban and rural areas of Pakistan; a sub-study from second National Diabetes Survey of Pakistan (NDSP) 2016-2017
A Basit, BB Younus, N Waris… - Pakistan Journal of …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective: To assess age standardized prevalence of tobacco use in urban and rural areas
of Pakistan. Methods: This is a sub-study of second National Diabetes Survey of Pakistan …
of Pakistan. Methods: This is a sub-study of second National Diabetes Survey of Pakistan …
Effect of quitting smoking on health outcomes during treatment for tuberculosis: secondary analysis of the TB & Tobacco Trial
Background Despite treatment, patients with tuberculosis (TB) who smoke have poorer
outcomes compared with non-smokers. It is unknown, however, if quitting smoking during …
outcomes compared with non-smokers. It is unknown, however, if quitting smoking during …
Economic burden of tobacco use in Pakistan
Background The lack of reliable tobacco healthcare and economic cost estimates leaves the
tobacco industry undertaxed and thriving in Pakistan and makes the country as one of the …
tobacco industry undertaxed and thriving in Pakistan and makes the country as one of the …
Cerebral venous thrombosis at high altitude: analysis of 28 cases
WU Hassan, MJ Syed, W Alamgir, S Awan… - Cerebrovascular …, 2020 - karger.com
Objective: An association between cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) and high
altitude has been previously proposed, but limited published data exist to support this …
altitude has been previously proposed, but limited published data exist to support this …
A gender-specific assessment of tobacco use risk factors: evidence from the latest Pakistan demographic and health survey
Background The high prevalence of tobacco use in Pakistan poses a substantial health and
economic burden to Pakistani individuals, families, and society. However, a comprehensive …
economic burden to Pakistani individuals, families, and society. However, a comprehensive …
Changes in the prevalence of diabetes, prediabetes and associated risk factors in rural Baluchistan; a secondary analysis from repeated surveys (2002–2017)
To observe trends of diabetes and its associated risk factors from health surveys 2002–2017
in rural areas of Baluchistan-Pakistan and a secondary analysis based on community based …
in rural areas of Baluchistan-Pakistan and a secondary analysis based on community based …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of exercise training in patients with lung cancer during chemotherapy treatment
Objective To determine the effects of exercise training in patients with lung cancer during
chemotherapy treatment. Methods A randomised clinical trial was conducted in Shaukat …
chemotherapy treatment. Methods A randomised clinical trial was conducted in Shaukat …
The extent of illicit cigarette sales in five rural districts of Pakistan: a cross-sectional study
SM Abdullah, S Ansaari, M Boeckmann… - Nicotine and …, 2025 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Introduction The Illicit Tobacco Trade (ITT) subverts tobacco control efforts.
Cigarette packs sold without legal health warnings undermine efforts to warn the public …
Cigarette packs sold without legal health warnings undermine efforts to warn the public …