Dionadji M, Boy B, Mouanodji M, Batakao G
Med Trop (Mars). 2010 Aug;70(4):414-5.
The purpose of this study conducted from January 10 to 28, 2004, was to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in a sedentary rural population over the age of 18 years old in Chad. The study population included a total of 412 persons, i.e., 222 men (54%) and 190 women (46%), with a mean age of 35 years (range, 18 to 90 years). Hypertension and obesity were observed in 16.4% and 8.7% of subjects respectively. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus was 7.39%. The prevalence of impaired fasting glucose (IFG) was 5.44% overall, 9% in women and 2.77% in men (p < 0.0001). This study indicated a high prevelence of diabetes mellitus and female IGF in rural areas of Chad. Further study is needed to evaluate risk factors.
本研究于2004年1月10日至28日开展，目的是确定乍得18岁以上久坐不动的农村人口中糖尿病的患病率。研究人群共有412人，即222名男性（54%）和190名女性（46%），平均年龄为35岁（范围为18至90岁）。分别有16.4%和8.7%的受试者存在高血压和肥胖问题。糖尿病患病率为7.39%。空腹血糖受损（IFG）的总体患病率为5.44%，女性为9%，男性为2.77%（p<0.0001）。本研究表明，乍得农村地区糖尿病和女性IFG的患病率很高。需要进一步研究以评估风险因素。
