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March 1, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Prevalence and factors associated with comorbidities in Iranian patients with type 2 diabetes: A national study

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KHKoushan HajiuniSSSarmad SalehiZRZahra Rajabli

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Overview

National study reveals high prevalence of comorbidities in Iranian patients with type 2 diabetes, indicating critical health challenges.

Key Points

  • This research aims to assess the prevalence and factors associated with comorbidities among Iranian patients with type 2 diabetes.
  • Analyzed data from WHO STEPS 2021 on Iranian patients with type 2 diabetes.
  • Defined comorbidity as having two or more conditions, including hypertension, CVD, CKD, or cancer.
  • Used multivariable logistic regression to identify socio-demographic factors linked to comorbidities.
  • 27.00% had no comorbidities, 39.82% had one, and 33.18% had two or more comorbidities.
  • Prevalence was higher in males, those aged 60 years or older, and individuals living in rural areas.
  • Higher education, employment, and physical activity were associated with lower odds of comorbidities.

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Hajiuni et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d7eeec16d51705d2e651https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0343690
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