Diabetes in Canadian Women

• DOI: 10.1186/1472-6874-4-s1-s16
• Publication Date: 2004-08-26T06:23:18Z
• Authors: Catherine Kelly; Gillian L Booth
• Keywords: Medicine(all); 2. Zero hunger; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 5. Gender equality; Report; Obstetrics and Gynaecology; 3. Good health

HEALTH ISSUE: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic health condition affecting 4.8% of Canadian adults >/= 20 years age. The prevalence increases with According to the National Surveillance System (NDSS) (1998-1999), approximately 12% Canadians aged 60-74 are affected. One-third cases may remain undiagnosed. projected increase in DM largely results from rising rates obesity and inactivity. KEY FINDINGS: Canada appears be more common among men than women. However, Aboriginal Canadians, two-thirds affected individuals Although prevalent women (35% vs. 27%), risk associated greater for Socio-economic status inversely related but income-related disparities Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects 5-7% reproductive-aged doubles their DM. Women gestational diabetes frequently develop over next 10 years. DATA GAPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Studies at ethnic/racial groups needed. Age culturally sensitive programs need developed evaluated. low-income diabetic required before determining potential interventions. Lifestyle schools workplaces needed promote well-being combat obesity/inactivity, together lobbying food industry changes. High depression influence self-care ability care expenditures. Health professionals further training use effective counseling skills that will assist people make maintain difficult behavioural