Association between helminth infections and diabetes mellitus in adults from the Lao People's Democratic Republic: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As a result of epidemiological transition, the health systems of low- and middle-income countries are increasingly faced with a dual disease burden of infectious diseases and emerging non-communicable diseases. Little is known about the mutual influence of these two disease groups. The aim of this study was to investigate the co-occurrence of helminth infections and diabetes mellitus in adults in Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among 1600 randomly selected adults aged 35 and older from four different socio-economical and ecological provinces. Information on socio-demographics, risk factors and health conditions was obtained from personal interviews. Clinical assessments including anthropometry (height, weigh

SUBMITTER: Htun NSN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6219195 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature