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Diabetic mortality in Edinburgh.

G M Shenfield, R A Elton, I P Bhalla

    Diabete & Metabolisme
    |June 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Diabetes significantly increases mortality, especially from vascular disease in women. Key risk factors include age, diabetes duration over ten years, and treatment type, with oral or insulin therapies posing higher risks than diet alone.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Cardiovascular Medicine
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder associated with increased morbidity and mortality.
    • Vascular complications are a leading cause of death in diabetic patients.
    • Understanding mortality patterns and risk factors in diabetes is crucial for public health initiatives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate mortality rates and causes in a large cohort of diabetic patients.
    • To identify key risk factors associated with increased mortality in diabetes.
    • To examine the contribution of vascular disease to premature death in individuals with diabetes.

    Main Methods:

    • A prospective cohort study involving 3,113 diabetic patients in Edinburgh over an eight-year period.

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  • Analysis of mortality data, risk factors (age, diabetes duration, treatment), and causes of death using international coding.
  • Comparison of mortality rates with the general population and assessment of specific vascular events like myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular disease.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall mortality was 41% (1,272 deaths), with excess mortality compared to the general population, particularly pronounced in females.
    • Major mortality risk factors identified were age, diabetes duration exceeding ten years, and treatment modality (oral therapy or insulin associated with higher risk than diet).
    • Vascular disease accounted for 49% of deaths, with diabetes directly causing only 2% of deaths. Myocardial infarction predominated in males, and cerebrovascular disease in females.

    Conclusions:

    • Diabetes significantly reduces life expectancy primarily by accelerating vascular disease.
    • The impact of diabetes on premature vascular disease and mortality is greater in women than in men.
    • Effective management of diabetes and its associated vascular risks is essential, with particular attention to female patients.