Assessment of Risk Factors for Development of Type-II Diabetes Mellitus Among Working Women in Berhampur, Orissa.

Autor: Malini DS; Department of Community Medicine, MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, India., Sahu A, Mohapatro S, Tripathy R
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine [Indian J Community Med] 2009 Jul; Vol. 34 (3), pp. 232-6.
DOI: 10.4103/0970-0218.55290
Abstrakt: Objectives: 1) Assess general health condition and anthropological parameters of the working women. 2) Identify prevalence of Type-II Diabetes among them. 3) Assess risk factors associated with development of diabetes. 4) Educate them about Life Style Modifications.
Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in six educational institutes. A total of 100 working women were selected as study population. During the two-month study period, Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) was estimated to identify the diabetics and the Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT). Information from the study population was collected through pre-tested questionnaire using several anthropometric measurements.
Results: Out of 100 women, 24 were having FBS compatible with IGT or diabetes. The incidence was highest in 46 to 55 yr age group. 75% of women with diabetes or IGT were in higher income group. Body Mass Index was more than 25 kg/m(2) in maximum (75%) women having diabetes or IGT. 92% women with diabetes or IGT had their Waist Hip Ratio >/=0.85. Moreover, orientation towards healthy life style modification to control diabetes and its prevention was poor among the study population.
Conclusion: Prevalence of diabetes and IGT was higher among urban working women and is increasing with increase in age. Obesity plays a major role in development of Type 2 diabetes. Several long- and short-term steps should be taken for promotion of healthy life style modifications to prevent diabetes and emergence of its complications.
Databáze: MEDLINE
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