Bangladesh’s Epidemiological Transition: A Double Burden of Disease

Authors

  • Md Daharul Islam Professor, Department of Medicine, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Mitford, Dhaka
  • Khaleda Akter Professor, Department of Gyne & Obs,Z H Sikder Women’s Medical College, Dhaka
  • Md Masudul Hasan Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Mitford, Dhaka
  • Muhammad Mahmub Hossain Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Mitford, Dhaka
  • Aminur Rahman Professor, Department of Neurology, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Mitford, Dhaka.

Keywords:

Epidemiological Transition, Double Burden of Disease

Abstract

Bangladesh is undergoing a complex epidemiological transition characterized by a growing burden of infectious diseases and a rapidly growing number of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).This dual challenge has a significant impact on the country’s healthcare system and public health priorities.

Sir Salimullah Med Coll J 2025; 33: 132-134

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2026-04-28

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Bangladesh’s Epidemiological Transition: A Double Burden of Disease. (2026). Sir Salimullah Medical College Journal, 33(2), 132-134. https://doi.org/10.3329/ssmcj.v33i2.88676

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 2 (2025)

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Review Article

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Bangladesh’s Epidemiological Transition: A Double Burden of Disease. (2026). Sir Salimullah Medical College Journal, 33(2), 132-134. https://doi.org/10.3329/ssmcj.v33i2.88676