Integrating bioethics-driven rehabilitation to address non-communicable diseases and disabilities in Bangladesh and other low- and middle-income countries

Authors

  • Taslim Uddin Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Shamima Parvin Lasker General Secretary, Bangladesh Bioethics Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Keywords:

bioethics, rehabilitation medicine, noncommunicable diseases, disability inclusion, LMICs

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Published

14-12-2025

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Integrating bioethics-driven rehabilitation to address non-communicable diseases and disabilities in Bangladesh and other low- and middle-income countries. (2025). Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 18(4), e85031 . https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v18i4.85031

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Vol. 18 No. 4 (2025): Oct - Dec (Strengthening rehabilitation in the health system)

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Perspective

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Integrating bioethics-driven rehabilitation to address non-communicable diseases and disabilities in Bangladesh and other low- and middle-income countries. (2025). Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 18(4), e85031 . https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v18i4.85031