A systematic review and meta-analysis of cardiovascular diseases and associated factors among diabetes mellitus patients in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most prevalent complication and the leading cause of death and disability among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Over time, diabetes-related cardiovascular disease has become more common worldwide. The aim of this study was to determine the cumulative prevalence of cardiovascular disease and associated factors among diabetic patients in Ethiopia.

Objective

The main aim of this review was to estimate the pooled prevalence of cardiovascular disease and its associated factors among diabetic patients in Ethiopia.

Methods and materials

This review was searched using PubMed, Google, and Google Scholar search engines, and was accessed using medical subject heading (MeSH) terms for studies based in Ethiopia. Excel was used t

SUBMITTER: Ayalew TL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10441723 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature