Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2015

Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and its Risk Factors in Urban Population of Agra District: A Community Based Study

Dr Ravindra Singh, Dr S K Misra, Dr Menaal Kaushal, Dr Vishal Agarwal

Abstract :

 Background: In last two decades prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in India is increasing at a high rate and 

currently India is the Diabetic Capital of the World. Reliable and informative epidemiological evidence 
is vital to quantify impacts and predictors of disease and to facilitate formulation of prevention and control strategies. In North India particularly Uttar Pradesh the area specific data regarding diabetes mellitus is scarce. Objectives: 
Prevalence of Type–II Diabetes Mellitus and its associated risk factors in urban population of the Agra city. Materials 
and Methods: A Cross–sectional, community based study was conducted from June 2012 to June 2013 among adults 
in the age group of 30 year and above residing in Agra City. A three stage random sampling technique was adopted 
to achieve the desired sample size. Result: The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus was found to be 16.3%, It was 17.8% 
among males and 14.8% among females. Almost half (8.1%) were newly diagnosed while the remaining were known 
diabetics; thus the diagnostic gap was found to be 50%. In the present study statistically significant association is observed between prevalence of diabetes mellitus with age, socioeconomic class, obesity and family history. Conclusion: 
Almost half of the diabetes patients are unaware about their diabetic status thus reflecting the need for a regular 
screening program. Life style modifications to timely detect and intervene in the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus are 
also required. 
 

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

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Dr Ravindra Singh, Dr S K Misra, Dr Menaal Kaushal, Dr Vishal Agarwal Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and its Risk Factors in Urban Population of Agra District: A Community Based Study Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 4 April 2015


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