Prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus in South India (Tamil Nadu)--a community based study.
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-89350
ABSTRACT
AIM:
Women diagnosed to have Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) are at increased risk of developing diabetes in future. Thus, diagnosis of GDM is an important public health issue. In a random survey 16.2% of pregnant women were found to have GDM in the Chennai urban population. Hence we undertook a planned community based study to ascertain the prevalence of GDM. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We conducted a prospective screening for GDM in the urban, semi urban and rural areas. All pregnant women irrespective of gestational weeks underwent a 75 g glucose challenge test in the fasting state. Diagnosis of GDM was made if the 2 hr plasma glucose was > or = 140 mg/dl (WHO criteria).RESULTS:
A total of 4151, 3960 and 3945 pregnant women were screened in urban, semi urban and rural areas, respectively. GDM was detected in 739 (17.8%) women in urban, 548 (13.8%) in semi urban and 392 (9.9%) in rural areas. Out of 1679 GDM women, 1204 (72%) were detected in first visit and the remaining 28% in subsequent visits. A significant increase (P < 0.0001) in the prevalence of GDM was observed with family history of diabetes, increased maternal age and BMI. A trend for increased prevalence of GDM was observed in women with less physical activity, however, not statistically significant.CONCLUSION:
In this community based study, the prevalence of GDM varied in the urban, semi urban and rural areas. Age > or = 25 years, BMI > or = 25 and family history of diabetes were found to be risk factors for GDM.
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
População Rural
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População Urbana
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Gravidez
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Índice de Massa Corporal
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Estudos Transversais
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Fatores de Risco
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Inquéritos Epidemiológicos
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Diabetes Gestacional
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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