Key result
The estimated prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes among adults in Northeast China were 9.1% and 19.8%, respectively, with older age, male gender, higher BMI, and family history as risk factors.
Why the study?
This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of pre-diabetes and diabetes and their associated risk factors among adults in Northeast China.
Population
21,435 adults from Jilin Province in Northeast China
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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May support targeted screening in Northeast China; extends national estimates but leaves open causal links and generalizability.
Cross-Sectional (n=18,362)
Yes
The high prevalence of pre-diabetes (19.8%) and diabetes (9.1%) in Northeast China, along with poor awareness and control of associated metabolic conditions, highlights the need for improved health monitoring and public health interventions.
Wang et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Pre-diabetes and diabetes (n=18,362). Cardiometabolic and demographic risk factors vs. Normal glucose regulation was evaluated on Prevalence of diabetes. The estimated prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes among adults in Northeast China were 9.1% and 19.8%, respectively, with older age, male gender, higher BMI, and family history as risk factors.
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