Type 2 diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance and associated factors in a rural Palestinian village

Authors: Husseini A.; Abdul-Rahim H.; Awartani F.; Giacaman R.; Jervell J.; Bjertness E.

Source: Diabetic Medicine, Volume 17, Number 10, October 2000 , pp. 746-748(3)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Abstract:

SUMMARY

Aims

To investigate the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and to identify risk factors associated with diabetes in a rural Palestinian village.

Methods

A cross-sectional, population-based study investigating 500 adults aged 30–65 years (response rate 85%) determined the diabetes status using the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). A standard questionnaire, a simple clinical examination and laboratory tests assessed blood lipids, blood pressure, waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), body mass index (BMI) and other risk factors for diabetes

Results

The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes was 9.8% (95% confidence interval 7.3–12.3) and IGT 8.6% (6.1–11.1), while the prevalence standardized to the European population was 11.6% (8.8–14.4) for Type 2 diabetes and 10.3% (7.6–13.0) for IGT. Age, positive family history, high triglycerides level, and high WHR were significantly associated with Type 2 diabetes.

Conclusions

Of the factors associated with diabetes, WHR and triglycerides levels are potentially modifiable, and should be addressed by preventive health activities. The high prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and its potential increase as a result of the ageing of the Palestinian population constitutes a major public health problem.

Keywords: Palestinian population; prevalence; risk factors; Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Language: English

Document Type: Short communication

Publication date: 2000-10-01