RISK FACTORS ASSESSMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN GENERAL POPULATION OF HAYATABAD, PESHAWAR: A Cross-sectional Study

Abstract

Objective: To assess the risk factors of Type 2 Diabetes in general population of Hayatabad, Peshawar.

Methods: This study was a population based cross-sectional analysis of 400 individuals of age 40-70 years, using random sampling technique. Modified standard questionnaire (AUSDRISK) was used to find out the risk factors associated with Type 2 DM. Men of age 40 and above and willing to take part in the study were included and those individuals who had physical disability were excluded from the study.

Results: The risk of diabetes was low in 27% of individuals 29% intermediate and 44% high risk was found. Analysis showed that growing age, positive family history, waist circumference, hypertension, sedentary life-style were the risk factors for type II diabetes.

Conclusion: The results of present study shows that type II diabetes is a main health problem in Hayatabad, Peshawar and lifestyle modifications are required to control this problem.