Geographical variation in the progression of type 2 diabetes in Peru: The CRONICAS Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The study aims were to estimate the incidence and risk factors for T2D in four settings with different degree of urbanization and altitude in Peru.

Methods

Prospective cohort study conducted in urban, semi-urban, and rural areas in Peru. An age- and sex-stratified random sample of participants was taken from the most updated census. T2D was defined as fasting blood glucose ⩾7.0mmol/L or taking anti-diabetes medication. Exposures were divided into two groups: geographical variables (urbanization and altitude), and modifiable risk factors. Incidence, relative risks (RR), 95% confidence intervals (95%CI), and population attributable fractions (PAF) were estimated.

Results

Data from 3135 participants, 48.8% males, mean age 55.6years, was analyzed. Overall basel

SUBMITTER: Bernabe-Ortiz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5154928 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature