Prevalence of prediabetes and its association with obesity among college students in Kuwait: A cross-sectional study

Nour Y. Ben Haider; Ali H M Ziyab

doi:10.1016/j.diabres.2016.07.001

Prevalence of prediabetes and its association with obesity among college students in Kuwait: A cross-sectional study

Nour Y. Ben Haider, Ali H M Ziyab

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study sought to estimate the prevalence of prediabetes and assess its association with obesity among young adults in Kuwait; a country with a high prevalence of obesity and diabetes. The estimated prevalence of prediabetes was 6.3% (95% CI: 4.8–8.1) and obesity was associated with elevated prediabetes prevalence.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	71-74
Number of pages	4
Journal	Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
Volume	119
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2016.07.001
Publication status	Published - 1 Sep 2016

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Keywords

College students
Kuwait
Obesity
Prediabetes
Young adults

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Ben Haider, N. Y., & H M Ziyab, A. (2016). Prevalence of prediabetes and its association with obesity among college students in Kuwait: A cross-sectional study. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 119, 71-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2016.07.001

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