A study to assess risk of diabetes mellitus among people residing in rural area in Nashik district

Abstract

Backgrounds: The WHO has stressed research on diabetes epidemiology which in turn, would be helpful in carrying out appropriate interventions. The silent epidemic of diabetes, a chronic noncommunicable disease, is a serious public health challenge. In 2021, 10.5% (537 million) of the world’s adult population (20-79 years age group) was suffering from diabetes. The International Diabetic Federation (IDF) projected that the proportion of diabetics will increase to 12.2% (783 million) by 2045. Aim: The main aim of study to find out risk of diabetes mellitus among people residing in rural area in Nashik district. Methods: Results were representing at mean + standard deviation (SD). Participants demographic variables were analyzed. the test statistical value is measured by Chi Square test was 10.46 with d.f 3 and p value 0.015. the demographic variable height showed significance. Conclusion: The finding of the study indicated that the 15 (25.00%) people having low risk 40 (66.67%) people having mid risk and 5 (8.33%) peoples having high risk of diabetes mallitus among people residing in rural area in Nashik district.