Prevalence of Hypertension among Urban Poor with and without Diabetes - A Study from South India.

Objective: Hypertension and Diabetes are considered as two leading risk factors of mortality in the world. According to an ICMR-INDIAB study, prevalence of hypertension in Tamil Nadu was higher in urban population than the rural population. Hence this study was planned to estimate the prevalence and distribution of hypertension among the urban poor with and without diabetes.

Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and Exposure to Suspended Particulate Matter.

Background: Evidence from various epidemiological studies has shown an association between particulate matter 2.5 (PM) and diabetes mellitus. A prospective study from the United States reported that exposure to PM alters endothelial function, and leads to insulin resistance and reduction in peripheral glucose uptake.