Gender differences in trends in diabetes prevalence from 1993 to 2008 in Taiwan
Journal
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
Journal Volume
90
Journal Issue
3
Pages
358-364
Date Issued
2010
Author(s)
Abstract
We examined time trends in the prevalence of diabetes using nationally representative samples, with a focus on gender differences. Data were from the Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan (NAHSIT), 1993-1996 (n= 2700), and NAHSIT 2004-2008 (n= 2258). Participants aged 19 years or older with adequate fasting glucose data were included. When needed, rates were standardized to the year 2000 WHO 5-year interval population for comparisons.The prevalence increased significantly in men, whose standardized rate increased from 4.6% to 9.3%. In women, the age standardized prevalence decreased slightly from 7.9% to 6.4%. High triglycerides (?150. mg/dL) was associated with diabetes with odds ratios (OR) of 2.14, and 2.69 (all with p< 0.05) in the two surveys. High waist circumference (men ? 90. cm; women ? 80. cm) was also associated with diabetes with ORs of 2.52, and 1.93 (all with p< 0.05).We recommend the development of innovative health promotion programs targeting not only the general population, but also high risk groups such as men, to further reduce diabetes. ? 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd.
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Other Subjects
triacylglycerol; abdominal obesity; adult; aged; article; controlled study; diabetes mellitus; female; glucose blood level; health program; health promotion; human; major clinical study; male; prevalence; sex difference; Taiwan; trend study; triacylglycerol blood level; waist circumference; Adult; Aged; Diabetes Mellitus; Female; Health Surveys; Humans; Logistic Models; Male; Middle Aged; Obesity; Prevalence; Sex Factors; Taiwan; Waist Circumference
Type
journal article