Diabetes Risk Score in a Young Student Population in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Al‐Shudifat, Abdel‐Ellah; Al-Shdaifat, Amjad; Al-Abdouh, Ahmad Ali; Aburoman, Mohammad Ibrahim; Otoum, Sara Mohammad; Sweedan, Amro Ghaleb; Khrais, Ibrahim; Abdelhafez, Ibrahim; Johannessen, Asgeir

doi:10.1155/2017/8290710

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“…A similar result was obtained in a cross-sectional study of university students [32]. 39 students (61%) from ND students and 44 students (80%) from ADY students are doing walking regularly.…”

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The comparison of nutritional and physical activity statuses in students of Audiology and Nutrition & Dietetics

Bayır¹,

Alban²

2020

10.17352/jfsnt.000019

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According to the qualitative research, most of the university students' eating habits were considered unhealthy [4,9-11]. A study conducted in Finland found that university students are fond of unhealthy foods [4]. According to research conducted at 5 UK universities, male students are consume based on ready meals, alcohol and red meat [9]. In another study, male students adopted the Western-type diet model and women adopted the vegetarian / low-calorie diet model at private universities in Lebanon [10]. It has been found that students studying at the

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The comparison of nutritional and physical activity statuses in students of Audiology and Nutrition & Dietetics

Bayır¹,

Alban²

2020

10.17352/jfsnt.000019

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“…Each of the variables has a different grade to calculate the total number of diabetes score. 16 Patients with an average of at least half an hour exercise daily were classified into high adherence to exercise. The history of the past 6 months regular alcohol use (at least 2 drinks per day) was classified as "Regular alcohol consumption".…”

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<p>Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes Risk Among Young Adult Students in the Health Sciences from Kathmandu, Nepal</p>

Sapkota

Timilsina

Shakya

et al. 2020

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Background: The widespread dissemination of unhealthy dietary habits, childhood-teenage obesity, and sedentary lifestyle in young adults has paved the way for public health burden metabolic syndrome and early onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome and diabetes among young adult students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among students of age group (18 to 25 years) studying at Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences and Central Institute of Science and Technology. The diabetes risk score of each individual was calculated by the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC tool). Independent risk factors for diabetes and metabolic syndrome were measured by multivariable logistic regression analysis. The p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant in this study. Results: A total of 825 students were recruited and 739 (89.6%) students completed the study with all the fulfilled criteria. The metabolic syndrome (Harmonized Joint Scientific Statement (HJSS) criteria) was present in 7.1%, and the most prevalent defining component was low HDL-C (78%); 74.8% of students were under low risk, 22.18% were at slightly elevated risk, 2.02% were at moderate risk, and 1.01% were at high risk of diabetes. The cardiometabolic risk factors like BMI, TC, and LDL-C were higher at a significant level (p<0.001) with an increased diabetes risk score. Independent lifestyle risk factor for metabolic syndrome was current smoking (AOR, 4.49, 95% CI 1.38-14.62) whereas, an independent lifestyle risk factor for diabetes was low adherence to physical exercise (AOR, 4.81, 95% CI, 2.90-7.99). Conclusion: Metabolic syndrome is present, although in low numbers in young adults putting them at risk to develop diabetes in the near future. Early assessment of metabolic syndrome and diabetes risk in young may provide insights for preventive and control plans for risk population.

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“…In 2030, the number of patients diagnosed with DM is anticipated to increase by 20% in developed countries and by 69% in developing countries 4 . The Middle East in particular is reported to have the highest prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome globally, which are widely accepted as major risk factors to develop the disease 5,6 . This implies an urgent need to screen for DM in developing countries to identify individuals with undiagnosed DM, or those at high risk of developing the disease.…”

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“…According to one study, the FINDRISC performed the best compared with other non-invasive diabetes risk scores 13 . Furthermore, it was validated in Finnish, Italian, Greek, USA and Middle Eastern populations 5,11,[14][15][16][17][18][19] .…”

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“…Jordan is a Middle Eastern country with an estimated prevalence of DM at 23.7% 23 . The 10-year risk of developing type II DM among Jordanians was studied using the FINDRISC prediction tool or a modification of it 5,24 . In these studies, the risk was examined either in a specified age group (18-25 years) 5 or in healthy volunteers from public gathering areas 24 .…”

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Diabetes mellitus risk among Jordanians in a dental setting: a cross-sectional study

Alazzam

Darwazeh

Hassona

et al. 2020

International Dental Journal

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Background: Dental offices can be useful to screen and identify patients at risk of developing diabetes mellitus (DM) using risk prediction tools. The Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) is a validated, questionnaire-based tool used to predict the 10-year risk of developing type II DM. Objectives: To determine the 10-year DM risk among Jordanians using the FIN-DRISC questionnaire in a dental setting. Materials and methods: Participants attending two university dental teaching centres between March 2017 and February 2018 were interviewed using an Arabic translated version of the FINDRISC questionnaire. Anthropometrics including weight, height, waist circumference (WC) and body mass index (BMI) were recorded. Random capillary blood glucose level was measured for each participant. Statistical analysis was done using Chisquare and independent t-tests. Results: A total of 1,247 (436 males and 811 females) participants were included. As defined by BMI, 1,012 (81.2%) participants were either overweight or obese. Abdominal adiposity as determined by WC was seen in 738 (59.2%) participants. The mean (AE SD) FINDRISC score for females (11.3 AE 4.3) was significantly higher (P = 0.001) than males (10.4 AE 4.9). After age adjustment, more females were in the high-risk categories (FINDRISC ≥ 15) compared with males. This trend was seen among all age groups, but was statistically significant in the older age groups; 55-64 years (P = 0.037) and ≥ 65 years (P = 0.004). Conclusion: In a developing Middle Eastern country such as Jordan, almost half of Jordanians attending university dental clinics are at a moderate to high risk of developing type II DM in 10 years. The risk of DM should be considered in dental patients, particularly older females.

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Diabetes Risk Score in a Young Student Population in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 30 publications

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The comparison of nutritional and physical activity statuses in students of Audiology and Nutrition & Dietetics

The comparison of nutritional and physical activity statuses in students of Audiology and Nutrition & Dietetics

<p>Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes Risk Among Young Adult Students in the Health Sciences from Kathmandu, Nepal</p>

Diabetes mellitus risk among Jordanians in a dental setting: a cross-sectional study

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