Ethnic disparities in the prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes in Australia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ethnicity plays a significant role in the prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes, yet no systematic review has explored this in Australia.

Objective

This study aims to systematically review and meta-analyse ethnic differences in the prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes in Australia.

Method

In July-August 2024, a comprehensive search of cross-sectional and observational studies published between 2010 and 2024 in MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL, and Web of Science was conducted. Studies that reported the prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes in adults from various ethnic groups in Australia were included, while those focused on pregnant women and individuals under 18 were excluded. In STATA,'metaprop' and'metapreg' were used to estimate each indicator's pr

SUBMITTER: Ezinne NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12613756 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature