Artem A Elistratov
Kyrgyz State Medical Academy,
720020, 92, Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
Research Article
The Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes in Kyrgyz Population
Author(s): Marina S Moldobaeva, Anastasia V Vinogradova, Dinara I Isabaeva, Nurdin A Satarov and Artem A ElistratovMarina S Moldobaeva, Anastasia V Vinogradova, Dinara I Isabaeva, Nurdin A Satarov and Artem A Elistratov
Background: The assessment of risk factors for diabetes contributes to early detection and timely prevention of this disease. Chui province of Kyrgyzstan is considered as a region with increasing number of patients with type 2 diabetes (Type 2 DM). Objective: To study the features of the risk of developing Type 2 DM in the Kyrgyz population- residents of Chui province of Kyrgyzstan.
Methods: 55 vulnerable families with low income (227 respondents of Kyrgyz- Asian ethnic group) which live in Chui region, the low altitude of mountain belt (500-1200 meters from sea level), were selected randomly to the study. A cross-sectional study was performed. The odds ratios (ORs) and confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. Stratification was carried out by age and sex: 18-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, over 60 years; 43 men and 184 women. The FIND.. View More»
