To investigate epidemiology of diabetes in young people older 16 years old, belong to 3 districts of Ha Noi
- Author:
Nguyen Van Hoa
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
diabetes
- MeSH:
Diabetes Mellitus;
Child;
Diseases;
epidemiology
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2003;456(7):12-15
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
An inquiry carried out on 2017 adults (>16 years old ) in Dong Da, Soc Son, Gia Lam districts, Hanoi City from May to Sept 2000 showed that diabetes is a common disease in the community but the most were not diagnosed. The highest prevalence was in Dong Da 6.61%, then in Soc Son 2.98% and Gia Lam 1.63%, higher in male than female persons, above 50 years old persons were the most vulnerable. Other factors which contribute in the morbidity are living standard, non appropriate diet, less activity and some familial factors
