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According to the Health and Morbidity Status Survey 2025 released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), 332.19 out of every 1,000 people in Bangladesh reported illness during the 90 days preceding the survey. The prevalence was slightly higher in rural areas (333.30) than in urban areas (331.40). Women showed a higher illness rate (354.6 per 1,000) compared to men (309.2). The most common diseases included hypertension, peptic ulcer, diabetes, arthritis, skin diseases, heart disease, asthma, osteoporosis, hepatitis, and diarrhea. The survey also found that the average medical expenditure per person was Tk 2,487, with most of it spent on medicines. About 51% of respondents relied on self-treatment or local pharmacies, while only 11.5% used government health services. The rate of cesarean deliveries stood at 41.3%, and 5.2% of the population lived with physical or mental disabilities, with women being slightly more affected. The findings highlight growing health challenges and financial burdens on households.

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