Socioeconomic inequalities in diabetes prevalence: the case of Egypt between 2008 and 2015.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a steady increase in diabetes prevalence globally and many studies imply that high socioeconomic status (SES) is inversely related to diabetes prevalence. However, there is scarcity in literature from countries like Egypt regarding this topic.

Methods

This study aims to investigate prevalence of diabetes in Egypt between 2008 and 2015, and the effect of SES. Diabetes prevalence -based on self-reports of past diagnosis- was measured using two datasets Egypt DHS 2008 (10,917 participants) and EHIS 2015 (16,485 participants). Logistic regression and odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were applied for diabetes controlling for age, gender, educational level, employment status and place of residence. Extend of difference in diabetes prevalenc

SUBMITTER: Sidahmed S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10469408 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature