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Community-based epidemiological study on diabetes in Pu-Li, Taiwan
1Institute of Public Health, National Yang-Ming Medical College, Taipei, Taiwan.
Diabetes Care
|January 1, 1992
Summary
This study found that diabetes prevalence in Pu-Li, Taiwan was 12.4%. Key risk factors for diabetes include family history, obesity, and increasing age.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Metabolic Diseases
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus is a significant global health concern.
- Understanding local prevalence and risk factors is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of diabetes in Pu-Li, Taiwan.
- To identify potential risk factors associated with diabetes in this population.
Main Methods:
- A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Pu-Li, Taiwan.
- Stratified cluster sampling included 1738 residents aged 30 years and older.
- Data collection involved home-visit interviews and fasting blood samples.
Main Results:
- The overall prevalence of diabetes was 12.4%.
- Age-adjusted prevalence was 6.9% for previously diagnosed diabetes and 4.4% for new cases.
- Significant risk factors identified through logistic regression were family history of diabetes (OR 3.13), obesity (OR 2.69), and age (OR 1.04).
Conclusions:
- The age-adjusted prevalence of diabetes in Pu-Li is 11.3% (6.9% previous + 4.4% new).
- Family history, obesity, and age are significant risk factors for diabetes in this community.
- Locality and physical activity were not found to be significantly correlated with diabetes prevalence.