Prevalence and factors associated with pre-diabetes and diabetes mellitus in Kenya: results from a national survey

Prevalence and factors associated with pre-diabetes and diabetes mellitus in Kenya: results from a national survey

Abstract Background Diabetes Mellitus is one of the four major non-communicable diseases causing about 4 million deaths in 2017. By 2040, low income countries are projected to experience 92% increase in mortality due to diabetes. Undiagnosed diabetes poses a public health concern with costly public...

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Main Authors: Shukri F Mohamed, Martin Mwangi, Martin K Mutua, Joseph Kibachio, Abubakar Hussein, Zachary Ndegwa, Scholastica Owondo, Gershim Asiki, Catherine Kyobutungi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Pre-diabetes
Diabetes
Non-communicable disease
Blood glucose
Awareness
Treatment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6053-x

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