The prevalence of pre-diabetes and diabetes and their associated factors in Northeast China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: This study investigates the prevalence of pre-diabetes and diabetes and their associated risk factors among adults in Northeast China. A multistage stratified cluster sampling method was used to select adults from Jilin Province. Out of an initial recruitment of 23,050 individuals, 21,435 participants completed an interview and medical examination. The estimated prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes were 9.1% and 19.8%, respectively. The prevalence of hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity were the highest in participants with previously diagnosed diabetes. Participants who were previously diagnosed with diabetes were more likely to be aware of their hypertension and dyslipidemia status. Participants who were older, male, more educated, or who were widows or widowers were at greater ris

SUBMITTER: Wang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6385189 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature