Cross-sectional analysis identifies hypertension and age as significant risk factors for type 2 diabetes in Sumatera, suggesting urgent intervention needs.
Key Points
The study found age ≥45 significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, with a prevalence rate of 1.8%.
Hypertension was associated with a prevalence odds ratio of 9.2 for developing type 2 diabetes.
Using cross-sectional data from the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey, the analysis included 198,687 respondents aged ≥15 years.
The findings highlight the need for improved screening and lifestyle education to manage diabetes in Indonesia.