A study of prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus among urban adults of Ballari, India

Sameena Abdul Razak Bekinalkar; Bellara Raghavendra; T. Gangadhara Goud; Vasantha SC

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20151067

Authors

Sameena Abdul Razak Bekinalkar Department of Community Medicine, Vijaynagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari, Karnataka
Bellara Raghavendra Department of Community Medicine, Vijaynagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari, Karnataka
T. Gangadhara Goud Department of Community Medicine, Vijaynagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari, Karnataka
Vasantha SC Department of Community Medicine, Vijaynagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari, Karnataka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20151067

Keywords:

Diabetes mellitus, Prevalence

Abstract

Background:Diabetes is a major lifestyle disorder, the prevalence of which is increasing globally. India has the unfortunate privilege of being the “Diabetes capital” of the world, more concerning is the fact that diabetes prevalence over the past 4 decades has increased fourfold. Indian studies have shown the prevalence rate of diabetes mellitus to be 2.4% in rural and 4 to 11% among urban dwellers due to industrialization and urbanization. There is a paucity of such data in the state and none in Ballari city hence this present study was undertaken to find out the prevalence of type 2 D in urban population of Ballari city.

Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted in urban wards of Ballari city. The sample of 1412 adults aged above 20 years were included in the study. Cluster sampling technique adopted to select the wards and systematic random sampling was used to select the subjects. Ethical clearance was obtained and written informed consent from respective subjects. Data was collected using pre designed and pretested semistructured questionnaire. Questionnaire included information regarding socio-demographic profile and blood glucose level was measured by glucometer.

Results:The overall prevalence was found to be 12.7% and prevalence of diabetes mellitus was 15.6% in males and 10.1% in case of females.

Conclusions:The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Ballari city was 12.7%.

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