Abstract: To quantify problem of DM-II, determine 10 years risk of DM-II occurrence (CANRISK) and to identify risk factors associated with it. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional community-based study was carried-out among peri-menopausal females in Bini-Hassan and Nazlet- Ebeed villages of El Minia district. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used, included socio-demographic data, family, gynecological and obstetric history. CANRISK, blood sugar, Body mass index and waist hip ratio were measured. Results: About one fourth of participants (25.4%) were diabetics by the blood sugar evaluation. Also, near half of participants had moderate risk of diabetes (46.8%) as evaluated by (CANRISK). A significant relation between blood sugar and special habits, anthropometric measurements and reproductive factors. Most important predictors of DM among participants were lack of physical activity, overweight and obesity. Conclusion: Sedentary life style, obesity, early menarche and early menopause were all factors contributing to diabetes occurrence. We need locally adapted diabetes screening risk questionnaire to be applied to female taking into account female reproductive factors.
Keywords: Type II diabetes, Risk factors, Peri-menopausal females, El-Minia district.
Title: Quantifying Diabetes Risk and Identifying Contributing Factors among Middle Aged Females in Minia District, Egypt
Author: Eman M. Mahfouz, Nashwa N. Kamal, Eman S. Mohammed
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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