Risk scores for type 2 diabetes mellitus in Latin America: a systematic review of population-based studies.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To summarize the evidence on diabetes risk scores for Latin American populations.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted (CRD42019122306) looking for diagnostic and prognostic models for type 2 diabetes mellitus among randomly selected adults in Latin America. Five databases (LILACS, Scopus, MEDLINE, Embase and Global Health) were searched. type 2 diabetes mellitus was defined using at least one blood biomarker and the reports needed to include information on the development and/or validation of a multivariable regression model. Risk of bias was assessed using the PROBAST guidelines.

Results

Of the 1500 reports identified, 11 were studied in detail and five were included in the qualitative analysis. Two reports were from Mexico, two from Peru and one from Brazi

SUBMITTER: Carrillo-Larco RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6900051 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature