What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Study design: Cross-Sectional. Population: Prediabetes (n=1604). Intervention: Central obesity vs. No central obesity. Primary outcome: Prediabetes (AOR 1.83, 95% CI 1.18-2.82).

What question did this study set out to answer?

This study aims to determine the prevalence of prediabetes and identify its contributing factors among adults in rural Karnataka.

June 10, 2026International Journal of Noncommunicable DiseasesOpen Access

Prevalence of prediabetes and its contributing factors among adults in rural south Karnataka: A descriptive cross-sectional study

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Key result

Central obesity is linked to ~83% higher odds of prediabetes in rural adults.

AOR 1.83
95% CI 1.18-2.82
n=1,604

Population

1604 individuals aged 20–50 years in southern rural Karnataka, recruited via a census-based strategy within…

Design

Cross-sectional

Authors

VRVaidya RuchiParul University GPGupta Pallavi SRS. RenukadeviPartners In Care

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Implication

A high prevalence of prediabetes (32.7%) was observed in rural Karnataka, emphasizing the need for targeted public health interventions addressing modifiable risk factors like physical inactivity and central obesity.

Key Points

This study aims to determine the prevalence of prediabetes and identify its contributing factors among adults in rural Karnataka.
Cross-sectional design within a cluster randomized controlled trial.
Screened 1604 adults aged 20-50 years from six randomly selected villages.
Utilized chi-square tests and multivariable logistic regression for analysis.
Prediabetes prevalence was found to be 32.7%.
Associated factors included age (AOR: 1.03, 95% CI: 1.01–1.04), illiteracy (AOR: 1.75, 95% CI: 1.24–2.72), and lack of physical activity (AOR: 1.58, 95% CI: 1.17–2.25).
Central obesity (AOR: 1.83, 95% CI: 1.18–2.82) and uncontrolled blood pressure (AOR: 1.62, 95% CI: 1.26–2.06) were also significant contributors.

Study Design

Type

Cross-Sectional (n=1,604)

Multicenter

Yes

Structured PICO

Population

1,604 adults aged 20-50 years from six villages in rural southern Karnataka screened for prediabetes.

Outcome

Prevalence of prediabetes (defined as fasting plasma glucose levels between 100 and 125 mg/dL) and its contributing factors.surrogate

Main Result

Odds Ratio: 1.83 (95% CI 1.18–2.82)

Cite This Study

Ruchi et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Prediabetes (n=1,604). Central obesity vs. No central obesity was evaluated on Prediabetes (AOR 1.83, 95% CI 1.18-2.82). The prevalence of prediabetes in rural Karnataka was 32.7%, with central obesity significantly increasing the odds of the condition (AOR 1.83; 95% CI 1.18-2.82).

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2901e26f82f25be989de17 https://doi.org/10.4103/jncd.jncd_146_25

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Prevalence of prediabetes and its contributing factors among adults in rural south Karnataka: A descriptive cross-sectional study

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Prevalence of prediabetes and its contributing factors among adults in rural south Karnataka: A descriptive cross-sectional study

Discussion

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Implication

Key Points

Study Design

Structured PICO

Main Result

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