Risk assessment for type 2 diabetes mellitus in the municipality of Golubac
Abstract
Introduction. There are approximately 17.000 new
cases of diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) in Serbia each year.
A third of the newly diagnosed already has some late disease
complications and almost half of them are over 65.
Objective. We aimed at determining the level and risk
factors for DM2 in respondents of different gender, age, and
lifestyle in the Municipality of Golubac.
Method. The study was conducted using the DM2
questionnaire. The sample had 404 participants who were
screened in the Municipality of Golubac. Significant statistical
methods were used in the study: frequency, t-test, ANOVA
test, and correlation analysis.
Results. The study showed the majority of participants
(40.1%) had slightly elevated risk for DM2, high risk was
found in 14.9%, and very high risk in 3.2%. Moderate risk
was found in 27.5% of the participants and 14.4% had low
risk. Women had a higher percentage of high and very high
risk for DM2 than men but no statistically significant difference
was found between men and women concerning the risk
of developing the disease. With age, as well as obesity, the
risk for DM2 increases. The participants who practiced regular
physical activity, as well as those who regularly consumed
fruits and vegetables, had a lower risk for DM2.
Conclusion. The study showed almost every fifth participant
had a high or very high risk for DM2, 81.7% were
overweight, and 75% had previously diagnosed cardiovascular
problems. Registration of persons with an elevated risk for
DM2 and further follow-up is a very important task for GPs
(general practitioners).
Keywords: diabetes, screening, risk factors, obesity
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