Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus among Adult Slum Dwellers: A Cross Sectional Study-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus among Adult Slum Dwellers: A Cross Sectional Study

Published:2021-09-14 Issue: Volume: Page:4845-4848
ISSN:0974-360X
Container-title:Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
language:en
Short-container-title:RJPT

Author:

Guhe Akshata¹,Nagarkar Shiril R²,Pawar Varsha D³,Sheikh Muzahid¹,Chivane Anjalee⁴

Affiliation:

1. Asst. Professor, Datta Meghe College of Physiotherapy, Wanadongri, Nagpur.

2. Professor and HOD, Datta Meghe College of Physiotherapy, Wanadongri, Nagpur.

3. Associate Professor and HOD, Datta Meghe College of Physiotherapy, Wanadongri, Nagpur.

4. Professor Dept. of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha.

Abstract

Background: Prevalence of diabetes mellitus and impaired fasting glucose are reported to be highly variable among rural and urban population in India. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of diabetes mellitus among adult slum people. Methods: A cross sectional analytical study was carried in the field practice of tertiary health care center on adult slum dwellers on sample of 2919 by door to door survey provided they fulfill the inclusion criteria. 18 years and above both the gender was included in the study. Surveyed population is divided into three groups on the basis of Random Capillary Blood Glucose Level. (Group I -79-160mg/dl, Group II- 161-200mg/dl, Group III- >200mg/dl). Result: The prevalence of Diabetes mellitus is 9.28%. Out of 271, the maximum numbers of confirmed diabetic cases were falling in the age group of 51-60 years. The minimum number observed in the 3rd decades. A total 149 (28.27%) were male and 122 (27.3%) were female are diabetics. and non-diabetics. Conclusion: Individual with confirmed diagnosis is at the risk of musculoskeletal symptoms.

Publisher

A and V Publications

Subject

Pharmacology (medical),Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous)

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