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| Year : 2009 |
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Assessment of risk factors for development of Type-II diabetes mellitus among working women in Berhampur, Orissa
D Shobha Malini, A Sahu, Swapna Mohapatro, RM Tripathy
Department of Community Medicine, MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, India
Correspondence Address:
D Shobha Malini
Department of Community Medicine, Bhabha Nagar-3, Bapuji Sisu Mandir, Berhampur - 760 004
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0970-0218.55290
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Objectives: 1) Assess general health condition and anthropological parameters of the working women. 2) Identify prevalence of Type-II Diabetes among them. 3) Assess risk factors associated with development of diabetes. 4) Educate them about Life Style Modifications. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in six educational institutes. A total of 100 working women were selected as study population. During the two-month study period, Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) was estimated to identify the diabetics and the Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT). Information from the study population was collected through pre-tested questionnaire using several anthropometric measurements. Results: Out of 100 women, 24 were having FBS compatible with IGT or diabetes. The incidence was highest in 46 to 55 yr age group. 75% of women with diabetes or IGT were in higher income group. Body Mass Index was more than 25 kg/m 2 in maximum (75%) women having diabetes or IGT. 92% women with diabetes or IGT had their Waist Hip Ratio ≥0.85. Moreover, orientation towards healthy life style modification to control diabetes and its prevention was poor among the study population. Conclusion: Prevalence of diabetes and IGT was higher among urban working women and is increasing with increase in age. Obesity plays a major role in development of Type 2 diabetes. Several long- and short-term steps should be taken for promotion of healthy life style modifications to prevent diabetes and emergence of its complications. |
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