Prevalence of young-onset diabetes and associated physical activity profile in southern India

IF 2.3 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI:10.1016/j.cegh.2025.102040

Anupama Harihar , G. Arun Maiya , Sahana Shetty , Shivashankar K.N. , Shyamasunder Bhat N.

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Abstract

Background/objective

A temporal shift is noticed in the age of diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus among young adults globally. Physical inactivity is a significant contributor to the higher prevalence of young-onset diabetes in India. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of young-onset diabetes in southern India and to identify the physical activity level and barriers in young adults.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional study including individuals aged 18–40 years. A total of 273 participants were included by random selection of individuals attending a tertiary hospital for routine checkups. In the first stage, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes was estimated using capillary blood glucose level evaluation. The second stage includes the profiling of physical activity & identification of barriers to physical activity among physically inactive individuals using a self-reported questionnaire.

Result

The overall prevalence of young-onset type 2 diabetes was found to be 17.2 %. Pre-existing type 2 diabetes was 11.3 %, while 5.8 % of new cases were found with no previous history of diabetes. In males, the prevalence was 10.6 %, whereas in females, it was 6.5 %. The majority of individuals with young-onset type 2 diabetes were physically inactive, and the most common barriers identified were lack of time, willpower, and energy.

Conclusion

This study reveals a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes below the age of 40 years in India. Screening for diabetes by the age of 25 years is highly recommended. Management strategies are needed to overcome the identified barriers and promote physical activity in young adults.

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印度南部青少年糖尿病患病率及相关身体活动概况

背景/目的在全球范围内，年轻成年人确诊 2 型糖尿病的年龄发生了时间上的变化。在印度，缺乏运动是导致年轻糖尿病发病率较高的一个重要原因。本研究旨在估算印度南部年轻糖尿病患者的发病率，并确定年轻人的体育锻炼水平和障碍。通过随机抽取在一家三甲医院接受常规检查的人员，共纳入了 273 名参与者。第一阶段，通过毛细血管血糖水平评估来估计 2 型糖尿病的患病率。第二阶段包括体力活动和运动量分析；通过自我报告问卷调查，确定不爱运动者的体力活动障碍。既往有2型糖尿病病史者占11.3%，而5.8%的新病例既往没有糖尿病病史。男性的发病率为 10.6%，女性为 6.5%。大多数年轻的 2 型糖尿病患者缺乏运动，最常见的障碍是缺乏时间、意志力和精力。强烈建议在 25 岁之前进行糖尿病筛查。需要制定管理策略，克服已发现的障碍，促进年轻人的体育锻炼。

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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

7.70%

发文量

218

审稿时长

66 days

期刊介绍： Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (CEGH) is a multidisciplinary journal and it is published four times (March, June, September, December) a year. The mandate of CEGH is to promote articles on clinical epidemiology with focus on developing countries in the context of global health. We also accept articles from other countries. It publishes original research work across all disciplines of medicine and allied sciences, related to clinical epidemiology and global health. The journal publishes Original articles, Review articles, Evidence Summaries, Letters to the Editor. All articles published in CEGH are peer-reviewed and published online for immediate access and citation.