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Rural health dynamics: Exploring the prevalence of prediabetes and prehypertension among the rural population of Puducherry district.
J Family Med Prim Care
October 2024
Department of Community Medicine, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, India.
Article Synopsis
- - Noncommunicable diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes, result in 41 million deaths annually and are often undiagnosed, highlighting the need for better detection and management strategies, especially due to the rise in prediabetes cases.
- - The study aimed to determine the prevalence of prediabetes and prehypertension in the rural Puducherry district, involving 203 adults over 30 using community-based methods and various health measurements.
- - Findings indicated that 14.4% were at high risk for diabetes, while hypertension affected 31.3% of participants, with significant links to family history and diet, emphasizing the importance of early detection and lifestyle factors.