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The Presence of Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Underserved Preschool Children

Michele Montgomery1, Paige Johnson1, Patrick Ewell2

  • 1Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama, Box 870358, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA.

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|September 4, 2015
PubMed

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Underserved children with risk factors like obesity or high blood pressure may develop type 2 diabetes. Early identification during screenings enables interventions to improve long-term health outcomes for these children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing concern in pediatric populations.
  • Early identification of T2DM risk factors in children is crucial for timely intervention.
  • Underserved communities often face higher burdens of chronic diseases like T2DM.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key risk factors for T2DM development in underserved preschool-aged children.
  • To inform early detection strategies during routine health screenings.
  • To facilitate the implementation of targeted interventions for at-risk children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of preschool health screening data.
  • Identification of demographic and clinical factors associated with T2DM risk.
  • Statistical analysis to determine significant predictors of T2DM development.

Main Results:

  • High-risk racial/ethnic group, overweight/obesity, elevated blood pressure, elevated blood glucose, and acanthosis nigricans were significant risk factors for T2DM.
  • These factors were identified in underserved children, with or without a family history of diabetes.
  • The study highlights the prevalence of these risk factors in the target population.

Conclusions:

  • Specific risk factors can predict T2DM development in underserved preschool children.
  • Annual health screenings are valuable for identifying at-risk individuals.
  • Early intervention based on identified risk factors can improve long-term health and quality of life.

Keywords:
African AmericansHealth screeningPreschool childrenRisk factorsType 2 diabetes mellitus

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