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[Epidemiology on impaired glucose tolerance]
1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Yamagata University School of Medicine.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|October 1, 1996
Summary
Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) affect 10-20% globally. Lifestyle factors like diet and inactivity increase NIDDM and IGT risk, necessitating targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Metabolic Diseases
- Public Health
Context:
- Global prevalence of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) assessed using 1985 WHO criteria.
- IGT prevalence ranges from 10-20% across diverse global communities.
- Identifies environmental factors like excess calorie intake, high-fat diets, and sedentary lifestyles as risk factors for NIDDM and IGT.
Purpose:
- To estimate the global prevalence of NIDDM and IGT.
- To identify key environmental risk factors associated with NIDDM and IGT.
- To highlight individuals with IGT as a high-risk group for NIDDM and atherosclerotic diseases, necessitating intervention.
Summary:
- Epidemiological surveys worldwide indicate a 10-20% prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT).
- Excessive energy intake, diets high in fat, and physical inactivity are linked to increased NIDDM and IGT risk globally.
- Individuals with IGT represent a critical target population for interventions to prevent NIDDM and atherosclerotic diseases.
Impact:
- Informs public health strategies for diabetes prevention and management.
- Highlights the role of lifestyle modifications in mitigating NIDDM and IGT.
- Provides a basis for targeted interventions, such as the US-based Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).