The relationship between type 2 diabetes and obesity among rural and urban adult population of kamrup district, Assam.

Dr Mrinal Jyoti Bora; Dr Rupali Baruah; Dr Jutika Ojah; Dr Uma Kaimal Saikia

Volume : VIII, Issue : VII, July - 2018

The relationship between type 2 diabetes and obesity among rural and urban adult population of kamrup district, Assam.

Dr Mrinal Jyoti Bora, Dr Rupali Baruah, Dr Jutika Ojah, Dr Uma Kaimal Saikia

Abstract :

Background: Diabetes represents a spectrum of metabolic disorders, clinically characterized by polyuria ,polyphagia, polydipsia, hyperglycemia and glycosuria due to absolute or relative deficiency of hormone insulin, which has become a major health challenge worldwide. World Health Organization(WHO) predicted that India would contribute nearly 57 million people to the global burden of diabetes by the year 2025. Aim and Objectives: To study the relationship between type 2 diabetes and obesity among rural and urban adult population of Kamrup district, Assam Methodology: A Community based cross sectional study was conducted in the villages of Rani Community Development Block and Municipal ward of Guwahati ,Kamrup (ASSAM) from Aug 2016 to July 2017 on 450 adults >20 yrs of age comprising both rural and urban population.Results:The prevalence of diabetes was found to be significantly higher among obese (according to WHR) in both rural and urban respondents. Conclusion: Lifestyle measures like regular exercise, increased physical activity, regular intake of healthy diet to prevent the risk of diabetes at primordial level.