Prevalence of diabetes mellitus impaired glucose tolerance of
| Author | B Larijani | en |
| Author | M Pajoohi | en |
| Author | A Javadi | en |
| Author | H Maleckzadeh | en |
| Author | T Samavat | en |
| Author | A Hojjatzadeh | en |
| Author | R Ghasemi | en |
| Author | R Baradarjalili | en |
| Author | H Adibi | en |
| Author | A Shafae | en |
| Issued Date | 2003-09-30 | en |
| Abstract | Background : Diabetes mellitus is a major health problem in all countries. Epidemiologic information about a disease is prerequisite for managing its consequences. Objective : To determine prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). Methods: This cross-sectional study was implemented on a randomly selected group consisting of 1000 adults with ³ 25 years old who underwent clinical and laboratory examinations and filled out predesigned questionnaires. DM & IGT were diagnosed on the basis of World Health Organization (WHO) Criteria & the results were analyzed through fasting plasma glucose & oral tolerance test . Findings: A total number of 1000 screenees were examined. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus was 15.9% in men and 12.7% in women .The difference was statistically meaningful in neither groups. The prevalence rate of IGT was 7% in men and 10.0% in women . The prevalence of diabetes and IGT increased with age (P | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/ | en |
| Keyword | Diabetes | en |
| Keyword | Impaired Glucose Tolerance(IGT) | en |
| Keyword | Prevalence | en |
| Keyword | Screening | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Prevalence of diabetes mellitus impaired glucose tolerance of | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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