Pattern of Patients visited at the Non-Communicable Disease Control (NCDC) corner at an Upazilla Health Complex in Chattogram, Bangladesh
Abstract:
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have
emerged as a significant global health challenge, and a
pressing public health concern in Bangladesh. The Non-
Communicable Disease Control (NCDC) corners have been
established in different upazilla health complexes throughout
the country. Lohagara, being the southernmost upazilla of
Chattogram district, plays a crucial role in addressing the
growing burden of NCDs in the region. A comprehensive
analysis of the patient population accessing healthcare
services at the NCDC corner is essential to optimize the
delivery of care and improve patient outcomes.
Materials & Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study
was conducted on the patients’ records from the NCDC corner
over 12 months. The patients were also interviewed. Data
regarding demographic information, diagnoses,
comorbidities were analysed.