Analysis of the Prevalence and Economic Burden of Diabetes in Guandu District of Kunming
- VernacularTitle:昆明市官渡区糖尿病的患病现状及经济负担研究
- Author:
Rong HE
;
Le CAI
;
Jun DONG
;
Jie TAO
;
Shulan ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diabetes;
Prevalence;
Economic burden
- From:
Journal of Kunming Medical University
2014;(1):12-14
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To analyze the prevalence and economic burden of diabetes in Guandu district of Kunming. Methods We used probability proportional to size (PPS) sampling method to select representative sample of 4595 residents aged 18 or over from this district. Each participant received face to face questionnaire interview and physical examination. We applied different methods to measure the direct,indirect and intangible costs of diabetes. Results In the study population, the overall prevalence of diabetes was 6.2%,and females had higher prevalence of diabetes than males (6.2%vs. 5.6%, <0.05) . The DALY/1000 population of diabetes was 3.52, among which males and females were 5.18 and 6.70, respectively. Mean unit direct costs, indirect costs and intangible costs of diabetes were 3464.49 Yuan,84.48 Yuan and 4 045.97 Yuan,respectively. The total economic burden of diabetes was 401.84 million Yuan. Intangible costs represented the largest component of economic burden of diabetes,followed by direct costs. Conclusion The huge economic burden of diabetes has become the cause for concern in Guandu district. Effective measures are needed to reduce the economic burden of diabetes.
