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Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of diabetes in Portugal: Results from the first National Health Examination Survey (INSEF 2015)

dc.contributor.authorBarreto, Marta
dc.contributor.authorKislaya, Irina
dc.contributor.authorGaio, Vânia
dc.contributor.authorRodrigues, Ana Paula
dc.contributor.authorSantos, Ana João
dc.contributor.authorNamorado, Sónia
dc.contributor.authorAntunes, Liliana
dc.contributor.authorGil, Ana Paula
dc.contributor.authorBoavida, José Manuel
dc.contributor.authorRibeiro, Rogério Tavares
dc.contributor.authorSilva, Ana Clara
dc.contributor.authorVargas, Patrícia
dc.contributor.authorProkopenko, Tamara
dc.contributor.authorNunes, Baltazar
dc.contributor.authorMatias Dias, Carlos
dc.contributor.authorINSEF Research Group
dc.date.accessioned2019-02-28T14:45:41Z
dc.date.available2019-02-28T14:45:41Z
dc.date.issued2018-04-05
dc.description.abstractAims: Diabetes Mellitus is a major public health threat worldwide and continues to increase in numbers and significance. Estimates of diabetes prevalence, awareness, treatment and control are essential to effectively monitor its trends, plan and evaluate interventions. Methods: We conducted a nationwide health examination survey in the population residing in Portugal aged between 25 and 74 years old in 2015. It consisted in a cross sectional prevalence study which included the measurement of HbA1c, a physical examination and a general health interview of a probabilistic sample of 4911 individuals (Authorization n°9348/2010 of the National Committee for Data Protection). Results: The overall prevalence of diabetes was 9.9% (95%CI: 8.4; 11.5). It was higher in males than in females (12.1% vs 7.8%). Diabetes was more prevalent among individuals of lower education and without any professional activity. The majority of persons with diabetes was aware of their condition (87.1%) and was taking antidiabetic medication (79.7%). Of these, 63.2% had glycated hemoglobin levels lower than 7.0% (53 mmol/mol), but the majority failed to comply with the LDL and blood pressure recommended clinical targets (71.9% and 59.0%). Similarly, the prevalence of prediabetes was 16%, higher among women than men (17.5% vs 14.4%). Conclusion: The prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes remains higher than the global and European estimates, although there is increasing awareness of this disorder.pt_PT
dc.description.sponsorshipImprovement of epidemiological health information to support public health decision and management in Portugal. Towards reduced inequalities, improved health, and bilateral cooperation (PDP000039 - Public Health Initiatives Program - EEA Grants)pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationDiabetes Res Clin Pract. 2018 Jun;140:271-278. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2018.03.052. Epub 2018 Apr 5pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.diabres.2018.03.052pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn0168-8227
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.18/5994
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
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dc.publisherElsevier/International Diabetes Federationpt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversionhttps://www.diabetesresearchclinicalpractice.com/article/S0168-8227(17)31867-3/fulltextpt_PT
dc.subjectINSEFpt_PT
dc.subjectHbA1cpt_PT
dc.subjectDiabetespt_PT
dc.subjectGlycemic controlpt_PT
dc.subjectPrevalencept_PT
dc.subjectEpidemiologypt_PT
dc.subjectPortugalpt_PT
dc.subjectEstados de Saúde e de Doençapt_PT
dc.subjectDeterminantes da Saúde e da Doençapt_PT
dc.titlePrevalence, awareness, treatment and control of diabetes in Portugal: Results from the first National Health Examination Survey (INSEF 2015)pt_PT
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oaire.citation.titleDiabetes Research and Clinical Practicept_PT
oaire.citation.volume140pt_PT
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