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Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of diabetes mellitus among the elderly: The 2011 National Health and Morbidity Survey, Malaysia

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dc.contributor.authorHo BK
dc.contributor.authorJasvindar K
dc.contributor.authorGurpreet K
dc.contributor.authorAmbigga D
dc.contributor.authorSuthahar A
dc.contributor.authorCheong SM
dc.contributor.authorLim KH
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-20T03:09:08Z
dc.date.available2024-08-20T03:09:08Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractDiabetes mellitus is an important cardiovascular risk factor. The objective of this study was to provide population-based estimates on the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control rate of diabetes among the older persons in Malaysia. Analysis of secondary data from a cross-sectional national population-based survey was done, which was conducted in 2011 throughout Malaysia. A total of 2764 respondents (15.5%) were older persons. The overall prevalence of diabetes among older persons was 34.4% in which 65.2% were aware of their diabetes status. Out of those who were aware, 87.5% had been treated. Only 21.8% of those treated had their diabetes controlled. The results of multiple logistic regression showed that the factors associated with higher awareness rates were women, Indians and higher income groups; factors associated with higher treatment rates were urban residents and those who were married and widow/widower/ divorcee. There was a high overall prevalence, awareness and treatment rate of diabetes among older persons in Malaysia but with suboptimal control rate.
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.nih.gov.my/handle/123456789/947
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.journalMalaysian Family Physician
dc.subjectPrevalence
dc.subjectAwareness
dc.subjectTreatment
dc.subjectControl
dc.subjectDiabetes
dc.subjectOlder persons
dc.subjectMalaysia
dc.titlePrevalence, awareness, treatment and control of diabetes mellitus among the elderly: The 2011 National Health and Morbidity Survey, Malaysia
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oaire.citation.issueNumber 3
oaire.citation.volumeVolume 9
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