Prevalence, correlates, and description of self-reported diabetes in brazilian capitals - results from a telephone survey.

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide. The objective of this study is to estimate the prevalence of self-reported diabetes in Brazilian adults and to describe its population correlates as well as the clinical characteristics of the reported cases.We analyzed basic and supplementary data...

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Main Authors: Betine Pinto Moehlecke Iser, Deborah Carvalho Malta, Bruce Bartholow Duncan, Lenildo de Moura, Alvaro Vigo, Maria Inês Schmidt
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Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
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Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4177870?pdf=render
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author Betine Pinto Moehlecke Iser
Deborah Carvalho Malta
Bruce Bartholow Duncan
Lenildo de Moura
Alvaro Vigo
Maria Inês Schmidt
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description The prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide. The objective of this study is to estimate the prevalence of self-reported diabetes in Brazilian adults and to describe its population correlates as well as the clinical characteristics of the reported cases.We analyzed basic and supplementary data of 54.144 subjects participating in VIGITEL 2011 (Surveillance System for Risk and Protective Factors for Chronic Diseases), a telephone survey based on a probabilistic sample of subjects ≥ 18 years old residing in Brazilian state capitals and the Federal District. Estimates reported are weighted so as to represent the surveyed population.The prevalence of self-reported diabetes was 6.3% (95% CI 5.9-6.7), increasing markedly with age and nutritional status, and decreasing with level of education. Prevalence was higher among those self-declaring their race/color as black. Most cases (90%) reported the diagnosis being made at 35 years or older. The vast majority (99.8%) of self-reported cases informed having previously performed at least one glucose test, and 76% of those not reporting diabetes also informed having previously performed glucose testing. Most cases (92.6%) reported following some form of diabetes treatment, 79% taking medication.The estimated prevalence of known diabetes found, 6.3%, is consistent with estimates given by international summaries. The additional data collected in VIGITEL 2011 regarding previous glucose testing and current treatment support the use of telephone-based information to monitor the prevalence of known diabetes in Brazilian capitals.
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spelling doaj.art-6ae2d67e8f7149d595ba08c20e18c7472022-12-22T03:19:04ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032014-01-0199e10804410.1371/journal.pone.0108044Prevalence, correlates, and description of self-reported diabetes in brazilian capitals - results from a telephone survey.Betine Pinto Moehlecke IserDeborah Carvalho MaltaBruce Bartholow DuncanLenildo de MouraAlvaro VigoMaria Inês SchmidtThe prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide. The objective of this study is to estimate the prevalence of self-reported diabetes in Brazilian adults and to describe its population correlates as well as the clinical characteristics of the reported cases.We analyzed basic and supplementary data of 54.144 subjects participating in VIGITEL 2011 (Surveillance System for Risk and Protective Factors for Chronic Diseases), a telephone survey based on a probabilistic sample of subjects ≥ 18 years old residing in Brazilian state capitals and the Federal District. Estimates reported are weighted so as to represent the surveyed population.The prevalence of self-reported diabetes was 6.3% (95% CI 5.9-6.7), increasing markedly with age and nutritional status, and decreasing with level of education. Prevalence was higher among those self-declaring their race/color as black. Most cases (90%) reported the diagnosis being made at 35 years or older. The vast majority (99.8%) of self-reported cases informed having previously performed at least one glucose test, and 76% of those not reporting diabetes also informed having previously performed glucose testing. Most cases (92.6%) reported following some form of diabetes treatment, 79% taking medication.The estimated prevalence of known diabetes found, 6.3%, is consistent with estimates given by international summaries. The additional data collected in VIGITEL 2011 regarding previous glucose testing and current treatment support the use of telephone-based information to monitor the prevalence of known diabetes in Brazilian capitals.http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4177870?pdf=render
spellingShingle Betine Pinto Moehlecke Iser
Deborah Carvalho Malta
Bruce Bartholow Duncan
Lenildo de Moura
Alvaro Vigo
Maria Inês Schmidt
Prevalence, correlates, and description of self-reported diabetes in brazilian capitals - results from a telephone survey.
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title Prevalence, correlates, and description of self-reported diabetes in brazilian capitals - results from a telephone survey.
title_full Prevalence, correlates, and description of self-reported diabetes in brazilian capitals - results from a telephone survey.
title_fullStr Prevalence, correlates, and description of self-reported diabetes in brazilian capitals - results from a telephone survey.
title_full_unstemmed Prevalence, correlates, and description of self-reported diabetes in brazilian capitals - results from a telephone survey.
title_short Prevalence, correlates, and description of self-reported diabetes in brazilian capitals - results from a telephone survey.
title_sort prevalence correlates and description of self reported diabetes in brazilian capitals results from a telephone survey
url http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4177870?pdf=render
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