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Gender differences in trends in diabetes prevalence from 1993 to 2008 in Taiwan.
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PMID:  20970872     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We examined time trends in the prevalence of diabetes using nationally representative samples, with a focus on gender differences. Data were from the Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan (NAHSIT), 1993-1996 (n=2700), and NAHSIT 2004-2008 (n=2258). Participants aged 19 years or older with adequate fasting glucose data were included. When needed, rates were standardized to the year 2000 WHO 5-year interval population for comparisons. The prevalence increased significantly in men, whose standardized rate increased from 4.6% to 9.3%. In women, the age standardized prevalence decreased slightly from 7.9% to 6.4%. High triglycerides (≥150mg/dL) was associated with diabetes with odds ratios (OR) of 2.14, and 2.69 (all with p<0.05) in the two surveys. High waist circumference (men≥90cm; women≥80cm) was also associated with diabetes with ORs of 2.52, and 1.93 (all with p<0.05). We recommend the development of innovative health promotion programs targeting not only the general population, but also high risk groups such as men, to further reduce diabetes.
Authors:
Hsing-Yi Chang; Chih-Cheng Hsu; Wen-Harn Pan; Wen-Ling Liu; Jennifer Ying-Chi Cheng; Chin-Hsiao Tseng; Chyi-Huey Bai; Wen-Ting Yeh; Baai-Shyun Hurng
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Diabetes research and clinical practice     Volume:  90     ISSN:  1872-8227     ISO Abbreviation:  Diabetes Res. Clin. Pract.     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-29     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8508335     Medline TA:  Diabetes Res Clin Pract     Country:  Ireland    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  358-64     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Center for Health Policy Research and Development, Institute of Population Health, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan Town, Maoli County, Taiwan.
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