A quantile regression approach to identify risk factors for high blood glucose levels among Bangladeshi individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Diabetes mellitus, characterized by high blood glucose, is an overwhelming public health concern globally, including in Bangladesh. The implication of this trend may pose a significant challenge to the health systems due to the lack of awareness and improper management of this chronic disease. To formulate strategies for public health planning, this study aims to explore the potential risk factors for elevated blood glucose levels among Bangladeshi individuals using advanced statistical methods and a nationally representative data set.

Methods

This study utilized data from the 2017-18 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey and included 11,863 individuals. A nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis test assessed the significant association between fasting plasma glu

SUBMITTER: Aktar MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10728372 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature