Prevalence and Related Factors of Type II Diabetes in Meybod in 2011

Introdution: Type II diabetes is regarded as the most common form of diabetes. Such factors as genetic history, hypertension, obesity and being overweight involve important risk factors for this disease. Hence, this study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of Type II diabetes within patients aged above 30 years in Meybod. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, the data were obtained from a total of 14,276 cases of diabetes and hypertension undergoing screening plan who aged 30 years and above 30. In order to analyze the study data, SPSS software was utilized applying Chi-square test. The prevalence of type II diabetes and pre-diabetic individuals were calculated 12% and 9.5% respectively. The prevalence of type II diabetes was reported significantly higher in rural, female and older individuals. Moreover, the prevalence was reported to be significantly higher within individuals with a history of being overweight, obesity, hypertension, family diabetes, gestational diabetes, abortion, stillbirth or bearing infants over 4000 gram. The study findings revealed that regarding the high prevalence of diabetes in this city, prevention programs as well as early detection of the disease need to be enhanced. Moreover, the particular needs of women, the elderly residents and city inhabitants should be more emphasized. Individuals with a history of family diabetes, gestational diabetes, abortion, stillbirth or bearing infants over 4000 grams should be highly prioritized and more meticulously studied.