Prevalence and risk factors associated with dysglycemia among overweight and obese Palestinian children in the Hebron governorate

• DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.132160.1
• Publication Date: 2023-07-06T15:35:10Z
• Authors: Diala Abu Al-Halawa; Stephanny Vicuna ...; Radwan Qasrawi
• Keywords: Christian ministry

<ns4:p><ns4:bold>Background</ns4:bold>: The prevalence of dysglycemia among adolescents and younger children has been rising, yet health professionals are still unaware the significance this problem. According to Palestinian Ministry Health (MOH) records, most diabetic under age 20 in Palestine classified as type I; nonetheless, very limited data available for policymakers frame cost-effective screening programs. This study aims determine a sample obese overweight children, identify risk factors associated with dysglycemia, examine variance by gender.</ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Methods</ns4:bold>: A cross-sectional observed was selected from public schools Hebron governorate. Informed consent, physical examination, anthropometric, laboratory tests (Blood Glucose Level (BGL) fasting BGL ) were performed on 511 students (44.6% boys 55.4% girls) aged 13–18-years (13-15 years =46.2% 16-18 =53.8%).</ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Results</ns4:bold>: confirmed cases 73.2%, 3.7% (5.3% 2.5% girls). BMI classifications prediabetic indicated that 42.1% 31.1% obese. Furthermore, 6.7% reported hypertension (both systolic diastolic hypertension).</ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Conclusions</ns4:bold>: results provide valuable information about rising problem underlines need rapid programs protocols early detection classification disease, leading initiation prevention treatment plans.</ns4:p>