Abstract P351: Prevalence of Diabetes in a Sub-Saharan African Community

• Published in: Circulation (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2023-02, Vol.147 (Suppl_1), p.AP351-AP351
• Main Authors: Niassy, Daouda, Diop, Ibrahima Bara, Geoffroy, Audrey, Ba, Awa, Diaw, Mor, Sene, Mame Awa, Tajeu, Gabriel S, SAMB, Abdoulaye, Seck, Sidy Mohamed, Jouven, Xavier, Gaye, Bamba
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 0009-7322; 1524-4539
• DOI: 10.1161/circ.147.suppl_1.P351

BackgroundDiabetes is a major cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor. There has been a epidemiological shift and chronic CVD is increasing in Sub-Saharan Africa, however, the extent is unknown. MethodsData were collected between March and April 2013 from 3 regions of the Northern Senegal (i.e., Saint-Louis, Matam etand Louga) using a cluster sampling method and the survey base of the national statistical and demographical agency, we included subjects aged between 18 and 80 years old. Participants underwent a face-to-face questionnaire to collect demographics and data on cardiovascular history/risk factors. Blood pressure and anthropometric measurements were measured in addition to blood tests including fasting plasma glucose. Diabetes was defined as fasting plasma glucose >= 1.26 g/L. Continuous data were reported as mean ± standard deviation (SD). Comparisons used the chi-squared test for categorical variables and Student’s t test for continuous variables. Multivariable adjusted logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with diabetes. Covariates with significant association (P