Prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes in Sri Lanka: a new global hotspot–estimates from the Sri Lanka Health and Ageing Survey 2018/2019

Prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes in Sri Lanka: a new global hotspot–estimates from the Sri Lanka Health and Ageing Survey 2018/2019

Introduction This study’s objective was to produce robust, comparable estimates of the prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes in the Sri Lankan adult population, where previous studies suggest the highest prevalence in South Asia.Research design and methods We used data on 6661 adults from the nati...

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Main Authors: Renuka Jayatissa, Sarath Samarage, Ravindra Prasan Rannan-Eliya, Nilmini Wijemunige, Prasadini Perera, Yasodhara Kapuge, Nishani Gunawardana, Chathurani Sigera, H M M Herath, Anuji Gamage, Nethmi Weerawardena, Ishwari Sivagnanam, Shanti Dalpatadu, Upeka Samarakoon, Navami Samaranayake, Cheroni Pullenayegam, Bilesha Perera, Vajira Dissanayake
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-02-01
Series:BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
Online Access:https://drc.bmj.com/content/11/1/e003160.full

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