Incidencia de diabetes mellitus tipo 1 en Santiago de Chile: análisis por comunas de la Región Metropolitana en el período 2000-2004 / Type 1 diabetes mellitus incidence in Santiago, Chile: Analysis by counties in the period 2000-2004
Rev. méd. Chile
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134(10): 1258-1264, oct. 2006. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
Background:
There are great geographical differences in the incidence of type I diabetes mellitus.Aim:
To determine the incidence rate of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) in the Metropolitan Region of Santiago, Chile from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2004 and to observe the distribution of cases in the different counties of Santiago. Material andmethods:
All the cases diagnosed with DM1 in the Metropolitan Region who fulfilled the following requirements were included in the study age of onset <15 years, insulin treatment from onset, permanent residency in the area, and a diagnosis made between January, 2000 and December, 2004.Results:
The incidence of DM1 was 6.58/100.000 inhabitants/year, and showed a significant increase from 2001 to 2004 (5.44 and 8.33 inhabitants/year, respectively, p <0.04). The incidence of DM1 also increased significantly in children younger than 4 years old. The incidence by counties exhibited large differences, ranging from 1,5 to 26,6/100.000 inhabitants. Counties with higher income, urbanization and low aborigine component showed a high incidence rate of type 1 diabetes.Conclusions:
In the Metropolitan Region of Santiago, an increase of the incidence of DM1 has occurred in the period 2000-2004, especially in children younger than 4 years old. Large differences among counties were observed.
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Main subject:
Rural Health
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Urban Health
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Chile
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Exequiel González Cortés/CL
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Universidad de Chile/CL
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