Analysis of the risk factors associated with Diabetes Mellitus in the adult population attended at the "Tulcán Sur" health center
Keywords:
DIABETES MELLITUS, POPULATION, ADULT, DISEASE, DIAGNOSIS.Abstract
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus type 2 is a growing global concern, with a steadily increasing prevalence and possible pandemic dimensions. Many people with this disease live undiagnosed, it affects their quality of life and increases health care costs.
Objective: to evaluate the risk of having diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 in adults attending the Centro de Salud Tulcán Sur, Ambato, Ecuador.
Methods: observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, descriptive study carried out on patients attending the "Tulcán Sur" Health Center. A total of 1,835 adults were considered in the first quarter of 2023. The finite population formula was applied with an error percentage of 5 % and a confidence level of 95 %, resulting in a sample of 318.
Results: 61 % of the men and 59 % of the women have ever been diagnosed with high blood glucose levels. Forty-one percent of the male population surveyed reported that their grandfathers, uncles or first cousins (but not fathers, brothers or sons) have had a diagnosis of diabetes. Thirty-six percent of men have a high risk level for developing diabetes in the next 10 years, while 27 % have a slightly elevated risk level.
Conclusions: the application of the FINDRISC test can play a key role in the formulation of early diagnosis programs for diabetes and prediabetes, as well as in the implementation of promotion and prevention strategies.
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