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IDRS identifies ~41% of adults at high risk for type 2 diabetes in primary care.
Cross-Sectional (n=300)
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A high proportion of adults in Murshidabad are at high or moderate risk for type 2 diabetes, highlighting the need for targeted screening and intervention through the primary healthcare system.
Background: Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) is a simple, cost-effective tool, applicable in mass screening. The study aimed to assess the risk of developing type-2 diabetes using IDRS, coverage of diabetes screening through primary healthcare system and their correlates. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a block of Murshidabad district, West Bengal amongst 300 persons ≥30 years selected through multi-stage sampling. Data were collected by interviewing study subjects, record review and measuring waist circumference. Analysis was done using SPSS. The manuscript was prepared in accordance with the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines. Results: Amongst 300 participants, 40.7%, 54% and 5.3% had high, moderate and low risk of diabetes, respectively according to IDRS. Risk categories were significantly associated with age groups, gender, type of family and socio-economic status. Overall, 67% of participants were screened within the last 6 months, of which 89% through primary health care. Screening coverage varied significantly by age group and IDRS risk categories. Conclusions: Alarmingly high proportion of people in the area were at high/moderate risk of diabetes coupled with low screening coverage, which highlights the need for targeted interventions and strengthening service delivery.
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Sarder et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (n=300). Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) was evaluated on Risk of developing type-2 diabetes using IDRS and coverage of diabetes screening. The Indian Diabetes Risk Score identified 40.7% of adults as high risk and 54% as moderate risk for type-2 diabetes, while overall screening coverage within the last 6 months was 67%.
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