The Relationship between Lifestyle (Dietary Patterns, Physical Activity, and Smoking) and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Adolescents at SMA Negeri 1 Jambi City, Indonesia
Observational analysis found poor dietary patterns and low physical activity increase type 2 diabetes risk in adolescents, suggesting lifestyle changes are crucial.
Key Points
Poor dietary patterns significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes among adolescents.
Bivariate analysis revealed dietary patterns and physical activity correlate with diabetes risk, while smoking does not.
This cross-sectional study involved 92 adolescents from SMA Negeri 1 Jambi City, Indonesia, using lifestyle questionnaires.
Findings highlight the urgent need for public health interventions targeting dietary and physical activity improvements.