Cross Sectional Study on Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and Associated High Risk Factors among the Age Group of Over 18 Years in Rural Community of Puducherry

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus is also known as a “Silent disease,” still now no symptoms were identified and progresses to severe target organ damage. The high risk factors are communicable diseases to non-communicable diseases indicate the rural populations in Diabetes mellitus. To assess the various environmental factors contributing the occurrence of the diseases.

Objective: This study was evaluated to determine the prevalence of the type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Methods: The present study was conducted in the high risk factors among the age group in rural community.

Results: Based on the above results indicated that prevalence rate was high.

Conclusion: Multidisciplinary approach targeting