Prevalence and incidence of prediabetes in Latin America. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Prediabetes represents a significant public health challenge in Latin America. Its prevalence varies considerably depending on the diagnostic criteria used, which hinders a precise understanding of its magnitude in the region.

Objective

To estimate the prevalence and incidence of prediabetes in Latin America through a systematic review (SR).

Methods

A SR and meta-analysis was conducted searching through October 25, 2024 in SCOPUS, EMBASE, Web of Science, and PubMed. Studies were included if they: (1) used probabilistic sampling methods, (2) included adult participants (≥ 18 years), (3) assessed prediabetes using WHO criteria, fasting glucose, postprandial glucose, or HbA1c, and (4) were published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Studies using non-proba

SUBMITTER: Vera-Ponce VJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11680525 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature