Prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Taiwan: ethnic variation and risk factors
Resource
Diabetes Research & Clinical Practice 51(1),59-66
Journal
Diabetes Research & Clinical Practice 51
Pages
59-66
Date Issued
2000-07-19
Date
2000-07-19
Author(s)
Chen, Kow-Tong
Chen, Chien-Jen
Gregg, Edward-W.
Engelgau, Michael-M.
Narayan, K.M.
DOI
246246/2006111501222580
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare the prevalence of diabetes & risk factors for the disease in three ethnic groups in Taiwan; the Hakaas, Fukienese, & aborigines. A cross-sectional study of men & women aged 50–79 years were invited to attend a standardized interview & physical examination. Diabetes mellitus was defined as a fasting plasma glucose (concentration of ]126) or a previous diagnosis of diabetes. Demographic, socioeconomic, & risk factor data were obtained. A total of 1293 persons (468 Hakaas, 440 Fukienese, & 385 aborigines) completed the examination. Hakaas had the highest age-adjusted prevalence of diabetes, 17.9% in men & 15.5% in women, followed by Fukienese, 14.5% in men & 12.8% in women. Aborigines had a prevalence of 10.0% in men & 13.3% in women. Diabetes prevalence was positively associated with family history of diabetes, obesity, hypertension, & hypertriglyceridemia. The ethnic variation in diabetes prevalence was reduced after adjustment for age, sex & significant factors. The multivariate-adjusted odds ratios (95% confidence interval) were 1.27 (0.76–2.12) for Fukienese & 1.44 (0.89–2.33) for Hakaas compared with aborigines. Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem in Taiwan & warrants prevention efforts tailored to the country’s different ethnic groups.
Subjects
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Risk factor
Genetic factor
Environmental factor
SDGs
Type
journal article
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