Prevalence and factors associated with comorbidities in Iranian patients with type 2 diabetes: A national study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is often accompanied by comorbidities such as hypertension (HTN), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and chronic kidney disease (CKD), which increase the disease burden and complicate its management. In Iran, where diabetes prevalence is growing, understanding the extent and determinants of these comorbidities is crucial for improving clinical care and informing national public health strategies.

Materials and methods

We used data from the WHO STEPwise approach to non-communicable diseases risk factor surveillance (STEPS) 2021 to assess the prevalence of comorbidities among Iranian patients with T2DM. Comorbidity was defined as ≥ 2 of: HTN, CKD, history of CVD, or cancer. Multivariable logistic regression was done to identify the potential soci

SUBMITTER: Hajiuni K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12948068 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature