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.