Prevalence of impaired fasting glucose and analysis of related factors in Taiwanese adolescents
Journal
Pediatric Diabetes
Journal Volume
15
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
3
Journal Issue
3
Pages
220-228
Start Page
220
End Page
228
ISSN
1399-543X
Date Issued
2014-05
Author(s)
Abstract
Objective: To determine the prevalence of impaired fasting glucose (IFG) in Taiwanese adolescents and important related variables. Subjects and Methods: This analysis was based on the Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan (NAHSIT) data during 2010 and 2011. The original study was a cross-sectional and national representative survey. A total of 1949 subjects (965 males and 984 females) aged 11-20years participated. Research tools consisted of questionnaires, anthropometry parameters, and blood biochemical indicators. The acquired data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The prevalence of IFG in Taiwanese adolescents was 22% (a fasting glucose level between 100 and 125mg/dL is considered abnormal). Factors that significantly affected IFG levels included sex, age, quality of family dietary environment, overweight, obesity, and the number of cardio-metabolic risk factors. Conclusion: The prevalence of IFG in Taiwanese adolescents is a public health issue that should not be ignored. The prevalence may be reduced by adjusting lifestyles. Healthy family environments should be encouraged and appropriate healthy lifestyle counseling plans offered specifically to male adolescents with overweight, obesity, and cardio-metabolic risk factors. ? 2013 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
SDGs
Other Subjects
glucose; adolescent; adult; anthropometry; article; blood; child; cross-sectional study; female; glucose blood level; health survey; human; impaired glucose tolerance; major clinical study; male; obesity; parameters; prevalence; priority journal; questionnaire; risk factor; school child; Taiwan; young adult; body mass; Cardiovascular Diseases; diet; ethnology; lifestyle; metabolic syndrome X; nutrition; obesity; Overweight; pathophysiology; Prediabetic State; prevalence; Adolescent; Adult; Body Mass Index; Cardiovascular Diseases; Child; Cross-Sectional Studies; Diet; Female; Humans; Life Style; Male; Metabolic Syndrome X; Nutrition Surveys; Obesity; Overweight; Prediabetic State; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Taiwan; Young Adult
Type
journal article