The complex scenario of obesity, diabetes and hypertension in the area of influence of primary healthcare facilities in Mexico.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Among non-communicable chronic diseases (NCCD), diabetes and hypertension are the main cause of adult mortality worldwide. Among the members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Mexico is first in prevalence of diabetes and second in obesity. To face this problematic situation of NCCDs the Ministry of Health declared a national epidemiological alert against the overweight, obesity and diabetes. The target of this study is to characterize the status of obesity, diabetes and hypertension in the adult population in the area of influence of primary health facilities located in high social marginality areas.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional observational study and used a convenience sample. A survey was conducted on a population of 18 y

SUBMITTER: Alcalde-Rabanal JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5784882 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature