What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to determine the prevalence of diabetes and its associated risk factors in adults living in rural Herat province.

March 26, 2026Open Access

Diabetes prevalence and associated risk factors among adults in rural Herat province, Afghanistan: a community-based cross-sectional study

Key Points

The study aims to determine the prevalence of diabetes and its associated risk factors in adults living in rural Herat province.
Conducted a community-based cross-sectional survey.
Targeted adults in rural areas of Herat province.
Employed screenings for diabetes and hypertension.
High prevalence of diabetes identified among rural adults.
Significant association found between diabetes and hypertension.
Recommendations made for community-level screening and interventions.

Abstract

The prevalence of diabetes among adults in rural Herat province is considerable, highlighting an urgent need for community-level screening and preventive interventions prioritizing older adults and individuals with hypertension. Strengthening primary health care and integrating NCD surveillance in rural Afghanistan are essential to reduce the growing burden of diabetes.

KI fragen

Bookmark

View Full Paper

Cite This Study

Suri et al. (Tue,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c4cd8dfdc3bde44891a11f https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-27103-y

Also Consider

Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

KI fragen

Bookmark

View Full Paper