Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a modern day epidemic of epic proportions,
affecting all strata of the society. The prevalence is becoming alarmingly high among …

Background: Diabetes mellitus, a major lifestyle disease is undoubtedly the most
challenging public health problem of 21st century with a worldwide prevalence of 387 …

Background: Diabetes is a fast expanding global health problem but more so in the
developing countries. Therefore, it is of particular interest to study the epidemiological …

Background All countries, irrespective of their developmental stage, face an increasing
burden of non-communicable diseases including diabetes mellitus. There is substantial …

The reported prevalence of type 2 diabetes among the Kuwaiti population varied from one
source to another. This study was undertaken to define the magnitude of the problem and to …

Background: Studies from different regions of India show that prevalence of diabetes
mellitus, over the years, is on the rise. World Health Organisation predicts that India will have …

Introduction: Diabetes is the commonest non-communicable dis-ease in India with its onset
almost a decade earlier as compared to developed countries. The proportion of people with …

Purpose: Prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing in India. Rural area constitutes 80% of
India. Hence it is essential to understand the epidemiology for appropriate interventions …

Diabetes and hypertension in South African Indians - a community study Page 1 SAMJ VOL.
73 4 JUN 1988 635 Diabetes and hypertension ··South African Indians • In A community study …

This study aims at finding the prevalence of known diabetes mellitus among national in Abu
Dahabi City by reviewing valid health record in New Rhoda Health Centre (n= 15175). This …