The diabetes cascade of care through the 14 years in Iran: findings of nationwide STEPS surveys 2007-2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes as the leading cause of mortality and morbidity, have been increased by about 35% from 2011 to 2015 worldwide. The objective of this study was to assess the trend and pattern of diabetes and prediabetes prevalence in Iran and also evaluate the diagnosis and status of diabetes management.

Methods

The results of this study are extracted from the National Stepwise approach to non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance (STEPS), conducted in 2007, 2011, 2016, and 2021 in Iran. We evaluated all obtained data by questionnaires (demographic, epidemiologic, risk-related behavioral data), physical measurements, and laboratory measures.

Results

The prevalence of diabetes almost doubled from 2007 to 2021 among adults 25 years old and above. Diabetes pre

SUBMITTER: Ameli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10638232 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature