Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Korean Children, Adolescents, and Adults Younger than 30 Years: Changes from 2002 to 2016

Despite the importance of and social concern regarding prevention of diabetes at younger ages, limited data are available. This study sought to analyze changes in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Koreans younger than 30 years according to sex, age, and level of income. The datase...

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Veröffentlicht in:Diabetes & metabolism journal 2022, 46(2), 190, pp.297-306
Hauptverfasser: Hong, Yong Hee, Chung, In-Hyuk, Han, Kyungdo, Chung, Sochung
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Zusammenfassung:Despite the importance of and social concern regarding prevention of diabetes at younger ages, limited data are available. This study sought to analyze changes in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Koreans younger than 30 years according to sex, age, and level of income. The dataset analyzed in this study was derived from health insurance claims recorded in the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) database. Participants' level of income was categorized as low (quintile 1,
ISSN:2233-6079
2233-6087
DOI:10.4093/dmj.2021.0038