Key result
Obesity linked to ~208% higher diabetes risk, alongside hypertension, physical inactivity, and male gender.
Why the study?
Diabetes mellitus is an increasingly prevalent health concern in Indonesia, but national information regarding its contributing factors remained limited.
Population
6740 individuals aged ≥15 years in Indonesia
Comparison
Sociodemographic, lifestyle, and clinical factors associated with DM vs non-DM
Design
Cross-sectional survey study
Authors
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Supports targeted DM screening in Indonesia; leaves open causality and needs prospective validation.
Cross-Sectional (n=6,740)
Yes
Effect estimate: OR 3.076 (95% CI 2.512-3.766)
In an Indonesian cohort, obesity, hypertension, physical inactivity, unemployment, and male gender were identified as significant risk factors for diabetes mellitus.
Alfaqeeh et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Diabetes mellitus (n=6,740). Risk factors (obesity, hypertension, physical inactivity, unemployment, male gender) was evaluated on Diabetes mellitus (OR 3.076, 95% CI 2.512-3.766). Obesity (OR 3.076; 95% CI 2.512-3.766), hypertension (OR 1.713), lack of physical activity (OR 1.619), unemployment, and male gender were associated with higher risks of diabetes mellitus.