Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and Exposure to Suspended Particulate Matter.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence from various epidemiological studies has shown an association between particulate matter 2.5 (PM_2.5) and diabetes mellitus. A prospective study from the United States reported that exposure to PM_2.5 alters endothelial function, and leads to insulin resistance and reduction in peripheral glucose uptake. There is a paucity of data on the relation between air pollution and diabetes in low- and middle-income countries.

Objectives

To estimate the prevalence of type 2 diabetes among people living in areas with higher exposures of suspended PM_2.5 compared to people living in areas with lower exposures in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out in two areas of Chennai city. The PM_2.5

SUBMITTER: Jacob AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6555252 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature