Understanding the burden and associated risk factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus among middle-aged and aging population in Yangon, Myanmar: a cross-sectional analytical study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects 14.26% of adults in Yangon. Key risk factors include chronic illness, family history, and physical inactivity, particularly in the elderly population.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Gerontology
Background
- Diabetes mellitus presents a significant global health challenge.
- Myanmar has seen a sharp rise in elderly diabetes prevalence, with Yangon disproportionately affected by urbanization and healthcare disparities.
Purpose Of The Study
- To identify factors associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in middle-aged and elderly populations in Yangon, Myanmar.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional study involving 512 adults aged 40 years and above in Yangon.
- Multistage random sampling and multiple logistic regression analysis were employed.
Main Results
- Overall T2DM prevalence was 14.26%. In middle-aged adults, T2DM was linked to chronic illness, family history, and positive diabetes attitudes. In the elderly, risk factors included ethnic minority status, physical inactivity, increased waist circumference, and chronic illness.
Conclusions
- Prevalence of T2DM is high among the elderly in Yangon, with nearly one in four affected.
- Targeted interventions focusing on chronic illness management, obesity, physical inactivity, and family history are crucial for effective T2DM prevention and control.
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