Epidemiology of prediabetes mellitus among hill tribe adults in Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prediabetes is a major silent health problem that leads to the development of diabetes within a few years, particularly among those who have a low socioeconomic status. Hill tribe people are vulnerable to prediabetes due to their unique cultural cooking methods and their hard work on farms, as well as their low economic status and educational levels. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of prediabetes among hill tribe people in Thailand and identify the related factors.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included participants who belong to one of the six main hill tribes: Akah, Lahu, Hmong, Yao, Karen, and Lisu. The study was conducted in 30 hill tribe villages in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. A validated questionnaire was administered, and 5-mL blood spec

SUBMITTER: Apidechkul T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9312415 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature