期刊名称：International Journal of Basic & Applied Physiology
印刷版ISSN：2320-172X
出版年度：2013
期号：1453
页码：192-202
出版社：Society of Basic & Applied Physiology
摘要：Background: Diabetes mellitus type 2 is the predominant form of diabetes worldwide. The prevalence of DM type 2 is increasing rapidly. According to the IDF, 61.3 million people in India had diabetes in 2011. That figure is projected to rise to 101.2 million by 2030. However, there is dearth of data available on diabetes prevalence in Ahmedabad. Method: The study was carried out by means of a cross-sectional community-based screening of 300 people, aged ≥ 30 years residing in Ahmedabad city. Result: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus type 2 is 21% in this study. The prevalence in 30-40 years age group is 8.11%. Prevalence increases with increasing age. The prevalence of diabetes is significantly more among males (29.5%) than females (14.6%). It is highest in middle socio economic group- 25.7%. Diabetes is also significantly associated with the middle and low socio economic groups. Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of diabetes mellitus type 2 in the studied population. Earlier considered a disease of the elderly and affluent society, diabetes is now widely prevalent in younger ages and in the low socio economic class as well. Key Words: diabetes, diabetes mellitus type 2, prevalence, Ahmedabad.
