Risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus among college students enrolled in Quezon City: A descriptive, cross-sectional study
- Author:
Isaiah Kentz L. Calica
1
;
Roman Carlos R. Calingo
1
;
Luz Carissa E. Canlas
1
;
Maria Angelou D. Cantal
1
;
Pamela M. Comia
1
;
Joey Brianne C. Concepcion
1
;
Hugh Marcel V. Cruz
1
;
Jeanne Elaine T. Cruz
1
;
Karla B. Cuerpo
1
;
Araceli A. Panelo
2
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: FINDRISC; College students
- MeSH: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- From: Health Sciences Journal 2024;13(1):10-17
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Introduction:In 2021, the International Diabetes Federation, reported 536 million people with diabetes, mainly from countries with lower income.
Methods:A cross-sectional descriptive study was employed using the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC), a validated questionnaire which determines the risk of developing diabetes. The questionnaire was conducted online to be accomplished by students enrolled in universities located in Quezon City.
Results:Among the 178 college students in Quezon City, with average age of 20 years old, 28.1% are at risk of developing T2DM. The factors contributing to the risk were: (1) Lack of physical activity of at least 30 minutes a day (51.7%); (2) lack of daily intake of vegetables and fruits or berries (52.8%); and (3) family history of DM (74.7%).
Conclusion:The study found that one in every four college students in Quezon City is at risk of developing T2DM in the next ten years. - Full text:202406282011168764Risk of developing.pdf
