Prevalence and risk factors of diabetes among Bangladeshi adults: findings from a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a growing public health crisis in Bangladesh, fueled by urbanization and lifestyle changes. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes among Bangladeshi adults and identify key demographic and clinical risk factors. Methods...
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| Language: | English |
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Springer
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Discover Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-025-00813-1 |
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| Summary: | Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a growing public health crisis in Bangladesh, fueled by urbanization and lifestyle changes. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes among Bangladeshi adults and identify key demographic and clinical risk factors. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted across Bangladesh, enrolling 5738 participants (mean age 43.96 ± 14.14 years). Data were obtained through structured questionnaires, clinical assessments, and medical record reviews. Diagnosis of diabetes and prediabetes was based on fasting blood glucose, following the ADA 2010 criteria. Descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, and multinomial logistic regression were performed using SPSS version 27.0 to identify risk factors. Results The prevalence of diabetes was 47.5%, with 37.1% classified as prediabetic and only 15.4% as non-diabetic. Diabetes was significantly associated with older age, hypertension (38.8%), and family history of diabetes (4.5%). Diabetic individuals had higher systolic (134.93 ± 21.92 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (82.59 ± 12.76 mmHg), glucose levels (9.32 ± 3.23 mmol/L), and BMI (22.60 ± 3.88) compared to prediabetic and non-diabetic individuals (p < 0.05). Multinomial logistic regression confirmed age, gender, BMI, hypertension, and family history as significant predictors (p < 0.05). Conclusions The high prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes in Bangladesh highlights an urgent need for public health interventions. Early screening, lifestyle modifications, and integrated management of comorbidities should be prioritized. Strengthening primary healthcare, increasing public awareness, and improving access to diabetes care, particularly for high-risk groups, are critical. Future research should investigate longitudinal trends and socio-economic determinants to inform evidence-based diabetes prevention strategies. |
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| ISSN: | 3005-0774 |