A Cross-sectional Study on Diabetes Mellitus in Rural Population in Kunming
- VernacularTitle:昆明市农村地区人群糖尿病流行现状
- Author:
Mao-Rong ZHANG
;
Lan SHEN
;
Zhi-Kun LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Rural area;
Diabetes mellitus;
Epidemiology;
Prevention and control
- From:
Chinese Journal of Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases
2006;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To study the epidemiological characteristics of diabetes mellitus and to provide effective prevention and intervention methods in rural area in Kunming.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 3 440 permanent residents aged 20～74 years in kunming rural districts.Results The general prevalence rate of diabetes was 4.01% and the standardized rate was 2.90%.The standardized prevalent rate for male(3.55%) was higher than that for female(2.61%),and the prevalence rates varied among different groups of rural inhabitants.Conclusion It is necessary to take effective methods to prevent and control diabetes in rural area.
