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Smoking and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study.
Dhrubajyoti J Debnath1, Jayanti Ray2, Syed Mustafa Jah3
1Department of Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Summary
Cigarette smoking and high systolic blood pressure are significant risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Identifying and managing these modifiable risks early can reduce T2DM complications.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Cardiovascular Health
Background:
- India faces rising noncommunicable disease (NCD) rates, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
- Lifestyle interventions targeting modifiable risk factors are crucial for preventing T2DM.
- Understanding the link between specific behaviors and T2DM is essential for public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between cigarette smoking and T2DM in an Indian population.
- To identify key risk factors contributing to T2DM prevalence.
Main Methods:
- An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in Kolkata, India.
- Data on sociodemography, clinical status, and NCD risk factors were collected from 434 participants over 35 years old.
- Logistic regression analyses were used to determine significant risk factors for T2DM.
Main Results:
- 37.3% of participants had diabetes mellitus.
- Cigarette smoking, elevated systolic blood pressure, older age, and female gender were identified as significant risk factors for T2DM.
- Age, BMI, systolic BP, diastolic BP, and cigarette smoking showed significant association with increased T2DM risk in univariate analysis.
Conclusions:
- Cigarette smoking and systolic blood pressure are significant, modifiable risk factors for T2DM.
- Screening for smoking and managing hypertension are vital for reducing T2DM morbidity and mortality.
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