Distribution and correlates of total impaired fasting glucose in Oman
(East. Mediterr. health j).
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ABSTRACT
To determine the distribution and correlates of total impaired fasting glucose in Oman, we conducted a cross-sectional survey of 1968 households with 7011 eligible residents in 2000. During face-to-face interviews, demographic data, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, serum cholesterol, weight, height and waist and hip measurements were obtained. Of 5788 subjects tested for total impaired fasting glucose [response rate 83%], crude prevalence was 17.3% and age-adjusted prevalence was 20.3%. Associated factors in bivariate analysis were older age, male gender, lower education, hypercholesterolaemia, being married, obesity, abnormal waist to hip ratio and hypertension. Total impaired fasting glucose is a significant public health problem in Oman. Increasing the awareness of health care providers and community through health education is crucial
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Asunto principal:
Estudios Transversales
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Análisis Multivariante
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Ayuno
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Intolerancia a la Glucosa
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Distribución por Edad
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Dióxido de Silicio
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Complicaciones de la Diabetes
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Prueba de Tolerancia a la Glucosa
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Hipercolesterolemia
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En
Revista:
East. Mediterr. health j
Año:
2003