Diabetes Prevalence and Risk Score in Surinamese and Dutch Populations
Author Information
Author(s): Bindraban Navin R, van Valkengoed Irene GM, Mairuhu Gideon, Holleman Frits, Hoekstra Joost BL, Michels Bob PJ, Koopmans Richard P, Stronks Karien
Primary Institution: Academic Medical Centre of the University of Amsterdam
Hypothesis
The study aims to compare the prevalence of diabetes mellitus among Hindustani Surinamese, African Surinamese, and ethnic Dutch, and to develop a new risk score for diabetes.
Conclusion
The study suggests that screening for diabetes in Hindustani Surinamese and African Surinamese should not be limited to those over 45 years, as the new risk score performs well for these groups.
Supporting Evidence
- Hindustani Surinamese had the highest prevalence of diabetes at 25.6%.
- The new risk score showed an AUC of 0.74 for Hindustani Surinamese and 0.80 for African Surinamese.
- The study included a diverse sample of 1434 participants from different ethnic backgrounds.
Takeaway
This study found that many people from certain ethnic groups have diabetes, and we can use a special score to help find those who might have it, even if they're younger than 45.
Methodology
A cross-sectional population-based study was conducted among 1434 participants aged 35-60 years, using logistic regression analyses to derive a risk score based on non-invasive characteristics.
Potential Biases
The study may have selective non-response, which could influence the representativeness of the results.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design may limit the ability to assess the risk of incident diabetes, and the diagnosis of diabetes was based on a single fasting plasma glucose measurement.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 336 Hindustani Surinamese, 593 African Surinamese, and 486 Dutch, aged 35-60 years.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
0.70–0.79 for Hindustani Surinamese, 0.75–0.85 for African Surinamese, 0.73–0.85 for Dutch
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