Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of diabetes mellitus among the elderly: The 2011 National Health and Morbidity Survey, Malaysia
- Author:
Ho BK
;
Jasvindar K
;
Gurpreet K
;
Ambigga D
;
Suthahar A
;
Cheong SM
;
Lim KH
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Prevalence;
awareness;
treatment;
control;
diabetes;
older persons;
Malaysia
- MeSH:
Diabetes Mellitus;
Aged;
prevention & control;
Therapeutics
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2014;9(3):12-19
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Diabetes mellitus is an important cardiovascular risk factor. The objective of this study was to
provide population-based estimates on the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control rate of
diabetes among the older persons in Malaysia. Analysis of secondary data from a cross-sectional
national population-based survey was done, which was conducted in 2011 throughout Malaysia.
A total of 2764 respondents (15.5%) were older persons. The overall prevalence of diabetes
among older persons was 34.4% in which 65.2% were aware of their diabetes status. Out of
those who were aware, 87.5% had been treated. Only 21.8% of those treated had their diabetes
controlled. The results of multiple logistic regression showed that the factors associated with
higher awareness rates were women, Indians and higher income groups; factors associated with
higher treatment rates were urban residents and those who were married and widow/widower/
divorcee. There was a high overall prevalence, awareness and treatment rate of diabetes among
older persons in Malaysia but with suboptimal control rate.
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