Prevalence of diabetes mellitus as determined by glycated hemoglobin in the Brazilian adult population, National Health Survey

Conclusion: The prevalence of diabetes was higher in females, people over 30 years of age, in populations with low educational levels, and people who were overweight and obese. The study advances in determining the diabetes situation in the country through laboratory criteria.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research