Dali Sahi Majda
Univ Abu Beker Belkaid,
Tlemcen, Algeria, STU Faculty SNV
Algeria
Research Article
Risk Factors Associated With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in West Region of Algeria, Maghnia
Author(s): Dali Sahi Majda and Aour Metri AmariaDali Sahi Majda and Aour Metri Amaria
Background: Type 2 diabetes is one of the most prevalent and costly chronic diseases in Algeria. A multifactorial etiology was identified with important association of environmental and genetic risk factors.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the association of risk factors with type 2 diabetes, among adult subjects recruited from hospital in West region of Algeria, Maghnia.
Method: The case-control study was carried out among diabetic patients and healthy subjects at the Regional Hospital Centre of Maghnia and the survey was conducted from July 2008 to May 2009. The study included 280 cases (with diabetes) and 271 controls (without diabetes). The interviews were based on a questionnaire that includes three sections. Part A was designed to collect demographic information. Part B included the lifesty.. View More»
