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A case control study on the risk factors for diabetes mellitus
Artigo | IMSEAR | ID: sea-126898
ABSTRACT
The development of prevention programs for non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is greatly needed. Before such programs are implemented, proper community assessment is essential and this includes a knowledge of relevant risk factors for non insulin dependent diabetes. To determine such risk factors, a study was done on 118 cases of diabetes mellitus from Diabetic Clinic and Wards 1 & 2, Yangon General Hospital. A questionnaire of the patient's family history and drug history, smoking and alcohol history among others were noted. Statistical analysis was done by Odds ratio and 95 percent confidence interval of Odds ratio. In this study significant risk factors for diabetes were physical inactivity, family history of diabetes, especially parenteral, history of taking diuretics and dietary excesses like high carbohydrate and high fat diet. We recommend that exercise be an adjunct to proper diet and weight control for the prevention of non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático) Assunto principal: Fatores de Risco / Mianmar / Diabetes Mellitus Tipo de estudo: Estudo de etiologia / Estudo observacional / Fatores de risco País/Região como assunto: Ásia Ano de publicação: 1998 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático) Assunto principal: Fatores de Risco / Mianmar / Diabetes Mellitus Tipo de estudo: Estudo de etiologia / Estudo observacional / Fatores de risco País/Região como assunto: Ásia Ano de publicação: 1998 Tipo de documento: Artigo