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September 10, 2025

Risk of diabetes mellitus in residents living in a vulnerable area of North Lima

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JZJorge Arturo Zapana-RuizSGSusan Susan Gutiérrez-Rodríguez

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Cross-sectional study reveals varying risk levels of diabetes mellitus among residents, indicating lifestyle changes are crucial.

Key Points

  • The study finds that 24.5% of residents have a slightly elevated risk of diabetes mellitus, suggesting a considerable health concern.
  • Among 140 participants, only 20.6% exhibited a low risk, indicating that the majority are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
  • This cross-sectional study employed a questionnaire to assess risk factors and sociodemographic data in a vulnerable area.
  • The findings highlight the need for lifestyle changes to promote healthier eating behaviors and reduce diabetes risk.

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Zapana-Ruiz et al. (2022) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c244b1b210217d647acbechttps://doi.org/10.56294/shp202231
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