PREVALENCE OF TYPE-2 DIABETES MELLITUS AND AS-SOCIATED RISK FACTORS IN AN URBAN SLUM OF PUNE CITY, INDIA

Abstract

Aim and Objectives: To find the prevalence of known cases of diabetes in urban slum of Pune city and its association with risk factors.

Material and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in field practice area of Urban Health Training Center in the age group of 20 years and above comprising of total 1779 subjects. Risk factors like age, waist circumference, and family history of diabetes and physical activities were assessed to find their association with diabetes.

Results: Prevalence of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus found in present study was 4.6% with equal prevalence in both the sex. Higher prevalence of diabetes in males was found in the age group of >60 years while in females prevalence has occurred a decade earlier i.e. in 51-60 years. Abdominal obesity in females, family history of diabetes were found positively associated with diabetes while there was no significant association found between diabetes and physical activity.

Conclusion: Awareness regarding risk factors in community is necessary for control of diabetes in known cases of diabetes and for early diagnosis in future cases.