Md Belal Hossain
Biographic Data
| ID | 5413030 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Md Belal Hossain |
| GIVEN NAMES | Md Belal |
| FAMILY NAME | Hossain |
| SIGNATURE | HOSSAIN M B |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of British Columbia |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4603-863X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 17 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Does higher income play a protective role for racial minorities? An analysis of income, race, and cancer risk from air toxics across Oklahoma counties
Unveiling Online Misogyny and Gender-Based Abuse Against Women in Bangladesh
In this article, we aim to explore online misogyny on social media in the context of Bangladesh, focusing on how these platforms perpetuate gender-based abuse against women.We also employ Social Media Engagement theory to thematically analyze a substantial dataset of 5,929 Facebook comments.These comments were derived from a purposeful selection of sixty news stories shared on the Facebook pages of prominent Bangladeshi news media outlets, includ…
Assessing multi-dimensional complexity through sustainability modeling
Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
BACKGROUND: Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations worldwide has underscored the need for timely estimates to understand this unprecedented event within the context of long-term population health trends. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 provides new demographic estimates for 204 cou…
Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021
BACKGROUND: Disorders affecting the nervous system are diverse and include neurodevelopmental disorders, late-life neurodegeneration, and newly emergent conditions, such as cognitive impairment following COVID-19. Previous publications from the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factor Study estimated the burden of 15 neurological conditions in 2015 and 2016, but these analyses did not include neurodevelopmental disorders, as defined by…
Neoliberalism, World-System Position, and Biodiversity Loss
Several studies provide evidence that social, economic, political, and conservation-related factors impact cross-national biodiversity loss. One theoretical argument concerning biodiversity loss that has not been directly assessed involves the relationship between species loss and neoliberalism. Generally, neoliberalism promotes free markets. This has become a dominant philosophy across nations (though the strength of neoliberalism varies cross-n…
Cyberbullying Against Women in the News Coverage of Bangladeshi News Media
This study aims to analyze the news regarding cyberbullying against women on the Facebook pages of news media in Bangladesh. Content analysis was used as a method, while media framing was the theory of the study. A total of sixty news stories were selected from the Facebook pages of the Daily Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, Jamuna Television, Somoy Television, Bdnews24.com, and NewsBangla24.com through purposive sampling techniques. The study reveal…
Health trends in Canada 1990–2019
Assessment of non-communicable disease related lifestyle risk factors among adult population in Bangladesh
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which can largely be prevented by controlling avoidable lifestyle-related risk factors, are rapidly penetrating the entire world, including developing countries. The present study aimed to assess NCD lifestyle risk factors among the adult population in Bangladesh. The data used in the study were collected as part of a population-based cross-sectional survey covering rural and urban areas of Bangladesh conducted i…
Trends in Complementary Feeding Indicators and Intake from Specific Food Groups among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Bangladesh
The present study aims to comprehensively analyse trends in complementary feeding indicators (Introduction of solid, semi-solid, and soft foods at 6-8 months (INTRO), Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD), Minimum Meal Frequency (MMF) and Minimum Acceptable Diet (MAD)) among children aged 6-23 months in Bangladesh. The study used data from four rounds (2007, 2011, 2014, and 2017-2018) of nationally representative Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surve…
Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among urban slum dwellers in Bangladesh
The findings highlight a high burden of hypertension and poor management of it among the slum dwellers in Bangladesh requiring a novel approach to improve care. It is integral to effectively implement the available national non-communicable disease (NCD) control guidelines and redesign the current urban primary health care system to have better coordination
Difficulties faced by older Rohingya (forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals) adults in accessing medical services amid the Covid-19 pandemic in Bangladesh
BACKGROUND: COVID-19 has seriously disrupted health services in many countries including Bangladesh. This research aimed to explore whether Rohingya (forcefully displaced Myanmar nationals) older adults in Bangladesh faced difficulties accessing medicines and routine medical care services amid this pandemic. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 416 Rohingya older adults aged 60 years and above residing in Rohingya refugee camps…
Breastfeeding is a protective factor for overweight/obesity among young children in Bangladesh
Individual - , maternal- and household-level factors associated with stunting among children aged 0–23 months in Bangladesh
Objective Childhood stunting remains a major public health concern in Bangladesh. To accelerate the reduction rate of stunting, special focus is required during the first 23 months of a child’s life when the bulk of growth takes place. Therefore the present study explored individual-, maternal- and household-level factors associated with stunting among children under 2 years of age in Bangladesh. Design Data were collected through a nationwide cr…
Dust Bowls of Empire
Role of parental education in reduction of prevalence of childhood undernutrition in Bangladesh
Objective Despite progress, levels of malnutrition among children in Bangladesh are among the highest in the world and this is one of the major causes of death in children. The pace of reduction in the prevalence of undernutrition among children is still relatively low. The present study aimed to examine the association between parental education and childhood undernutrition among Bangladeshi children under 5 years of age when adjusting for poten…
Health needs and health-care-seeking behaviour of street-dwellers in Dhaka, Bangladesh
The study objective was to ascertain the extent to which the need for primary health care services among street-dwellers is being met through existing facilities. This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Dhaka city over a 12-month period from June 2007 to May 2008. The study population included ever-married females and males aged 15-49 years. Data for the study were collected through a community survey and exit interviews. Both…
Dust Bowls of Empire
Health needs and health-care-seeking behaviour of street-dwellers in Dhaka, Bangladesh
The study objective was to ascertain the extent to which the need for primary health care services among street-dwellers is being met through existing facilities. This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Dhaka city over a 12-month period from June 2007 to May 2008. The study population included ever-married females and males aged 15-49 years. Data for the study were collected through a community survey and exit interviews. Both…
Breastfeeding is a protective factor for overweight/obesity among young children in Bangladesh
Health needs and health-care-seeking behaviour of street-dwellers in Dhaka, Bangladesh
The study objective was to ascertain the extent to which the need for primary health care services among street-dwellers is being met through existing facilities. This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Dhaka city over a 12-month period from June 2007 to May 2008. The study population included ever-married females and males aged 15-49 years. Data for the study were collected through a community survey and exit interviews. Both…
Role of parental education in reduction of prevalence of childhood undernutrition in Bangladesh
Objective Despite progress, levels of malnutrition among children in Bangladesh are among the highest in the world and this is one of the major causes of death in children. The pace of reduction in the prevalence of undernutrition among children is still relatively low. The present study aimed to examine the association between parental education and childhood undernutrition among Bangladeshi children under 5 years of age when adjusting for poten…
Individual - , maternal- and household-level factors associated with stunting among children aged 0–23 months in Bangladesh
Objective Childhood stunting remains a major public health concern in Bangladesh. To accelerate the reduction rate of stunting, special focus is required during the first 23 months of a child’s life when the bulk of growth takes place. Therefore the present study explored individual-, maternal- and household-level factors associated with stunting among children under 2 years of age in Bangladesh. Design Data were collected through a nationwide cr…
Dust Bowls of Empire
Breastfeeding is a protective factor for overweight/obesity among young children in Bangladesh
Difficulties faced by older Rohingya (forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals) adults in accessing medical services amid the Covid-19 pandemic in Bangladesh
BACKGROUND: COVID-19 has seriously disrupted health services in many countries including Bangladesh. This research aimed to explore whether Rohingya (forcefully displaced Myanmar nationals) older adults in Bangladesh faced difficulties accessing medicines and routine medical care services amid this pandemic. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 416 Rohingya older adults aged 60 years and above residing in Rohingya refugee camps…
Assessment of non-communicable disease related lifestyle risk factors among adult population in Bangladesh
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which can largely be prevented by controlling avoidable lifestyle-related risk factors, are rapidly penetrating the entire world, including developing countries. The present study aimed to assess NCD lifestyle risk factors among the adult population in Bangladesh. The data used in the study were collected as part of a population-based cross-sectional survey covering rural and urban areas of Bangladesh conducted i…
Trends in Complementary Feeding Indicators and Intake from Specific Food Groups among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Bangladesh
The present study aims to comprehensively analyse trends in complementary feeding indicators (Introduction of solid, semi-solid, and soft foods at 6-8 months (INTRO), Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD), Minimum Meal Frequency (MMF) and Minimum Acceptable Diet (MAD)) among children aged 6-23 months in Bangladesh. The study used data from four rounds (2007, 2011, 2014, and 2017-2018) of nationally representative Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surve…
Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among urban slum dwellers in Bangladesh
The findings highlight a high burden of hypertension and poor management of it among the slum dwellers in Bangladesh requiring a novel approach to improve care. It is integral to effectively implement the available national non-communicable disease (NCD) control guidelines and redesign the current urban primary health care system to have better coordination
Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
BACKGROUND: Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations worldwide has underscored the need for timely estimates to understand this unprecedented event within the context of long-term population health trends. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 provides new demographic estimates for 204 cou…
Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021
BACKGROUND: Disorders affecting the nervous system are diverse and include neurodevelopmental disorders, late-life neurodegeneration, and newly emergent conditions, such as cognitive impairment following COVID-19. Previous publications from the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factor Study estimated the burden of 15 neurological conditions in 2015 and 2016, but these analyses did not include neurodevelopmental disorders, as defined by…
Neoliberalism, World-System Position, and Biodiversity Loss
Several studies provide evidence that social, economic, political, and conservation-related factors impact cross-national biodiversity loss. One theoretical argument concerning biodiversity loss that has not been directly assessed involves the relationship between species loss and neoliberalism. Generally, neoliberalism promotes free markets. This has become a dominant philosophy across nations (though the strength of neoliberalism varies cross-n…
Cyberbullying Against Women in the News Coverage of Bangladeshi News Media
This study aims to analyze the news regarding cyberbullying against women on the Facebook pages of news media in Bangladesh. Content analysis was used as a method, while media framing was the theory of the study. A total of sixty news stories were selected from the Facebook pages of the Daily Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, Jamuna Television, Somoy Television, Bdnews24.com, and NewsBangla24.com through purposive sampling techniques. The study reveal…
Health trends in Canada 1990–2019
Assessing multi-dimensional complexity through sustainability modeling
Does higher income play a protective role for racial minorities? An analysis of income, race, and cancer risk from air toxics across Oklahoma counties
Unveiling Online Misogyny and Gender-Based Abuse Against Women in Bangladesh
In this article, we aim to explore online misogyny on social media in the context of Bangladesh, focusing on how these platforms perpetuate gender-based abuse against women.We also employ Social Media Engagement theory to thematically analyze a substantial dataset of 5,929 Facebook comments.These comments were derived from a purposeful selection of sixty news stories shared on the Facebook pages of prominent Bangladeshi news media outlets, includ…
Medicine (11 works) · Environmental health (10 works) · Population (9 works) · Demography (6 works) · Cross-sectional study (5 works) · Demography (5 works) · Public health (5 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (4 works) · Disease (4 works) · Business (3 works)