prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the general population of Bahawalpur city

ABSTRACT

In orer to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the general population of Bahawalpur a survey was conducted among 1012 subjects aged between 16-68 years [males= 600; females=412]. WHO study protocols and diagnostic criteria were used to determine the prevalence of diabetes. The results showed that the overall prevalence of diabetes was 5.33% and it increases with age. Highest prevalence occurred in people > 65 years of age. Prevalence is higher among males than females in younger age groups. However in the older age groups females are affected more than the males. Obesity hypertension and a family history of diabetes all correlated closely with the prevalence of diabetes. This survey reflects the growing prevalence of diabetes in the population