Key result
Ethnic origin independently impacted diabetic complications, with Afro-Caribbeans having higher hypertension prevalence (82% vs 74%) and Indo-Asians having lower (68% vs 74%) than Caucasians.
Why the study?
Does ethnic origin have an independent impact on hypertension and diabetic complications in adults with diabetes?
Population
6,047 adults with diabetes belonging to Afro-Caribbean, Caucasian, or Indo-Asian ethnic groups
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Ethnicity may inform risk stratification in diabetes; leaves open causal confirmation and targeted intervention trials.
Cross-Sectional (n=6,047)
Does ethnic origin have an independent impact on hypertension and diabetic complications in adults with diabetes?
Absolute Event Rate: 82% vs 74%
p-value: p=<0.01
Ethnic origin is an independent risk factor for hypertension and vascular complications in patients with diabetes, with distinct risk profiles across Afro-Caribbean, Caucasian, and Indo-Asian groups.
Baskar et al. (2005) conducted a cross-sectional in Diabetes (n=6,047). Afro-Caribbean and Indo-Asian ethnic origin vs. Caucasian ethnic origin was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension (Afro-Caribbean vs Caucasian) (p=<0.01). Ethnic origin independently impacted diabetic complications, with Afro-Caribbeans having higher hypertension prevalence (82% vs 74%) and Indo-Asians having lower (68% vs 74%) than Caucasians.
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