Diabetes in Vietnam

Background: The prevalence for <a title="Learn more about Diabetes" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/diabetes">diabetes</a>, <a title="Learn more about Prediabetes" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-...

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Autor principal:	Nguyen Thy Khue
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Publicado:	Ubiquity Press 2016
Materias:	diabetes diabetes care Southeast Asia type 2 diabetes Vietnam Infectious and parasitic diseases RC109-216 Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:033ec59231ca4ef994b3708229f991dc2021-12-02T11:13:41ZDiabetes in Vietnam2214-999610.1016/j.aogh.2016.01.003https://doaj.org/article/033ec59231ca4ef994b3708229f991dc2016-04-01T00:00:00Zhttps://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/1454https://doaj.org/toc/2214-9996Background: The prevalence for <a title="Learn more about Diabetes" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/diabetes">diabetes</a>, <a title="Learn more about Prediabetes" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/prediabetes">prediabetes</a>, and <a title="Learn more about Gestational diabetes" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/gestational-diabetes">gestational diabetes</a> in Vietnam are low relative to other parts of the world, but they are increasing at alarming rates. These changes have occurred in the setting of economic and cultural transitions. Objectives: The aim of this study was to provide relevant information depicting the diabetes burden in Vietnam. Methods: Literature was reviewed using PubMed and local Vietnamese sources, including papers published in the Vietnamese language. Findings: In 2012, the prevalence of diabetes was 5.4% and prediabetes 13.7%. In 2005, the prevalence of obesity was 1.7%. There is a dual burden of over- and <a title="Learn more about Undernutrition" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/undernutrition">undernutrition</a>observed in Vietnam. Diabetes is associated with an increased <a title="Learn more about Waist-hip ratio" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/waist-hip-ratio">waist-to-hip ratio</a> despite normal <a title="Learn more about Body mass index" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/body-mass-index">body mass index</a>. Nutritional transitions occurred with increased protein, fat, and fast foods, and with decreased fresh fruits and vegetables. Tobacco use is very high in Vietnam with 66% of adult men currently smoking. Challenges include <a title="Learn more about Endocrinology" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/endocrinology">endocrinology</a> training, health care coverage, patient education, and lack of coordination among government and specialist agencies. Conclusion: Diabetes is a growing problem in Vietnam and is associated with obesity, changes in dietary patterns, and other cultural transitions. More research is needed to better understand this health care problem and to devise targeted interventions.Nguyen Thy KhueUbiquity Pressarticlediabetesdiabetes careSoutheast Asiatype 2 diabetesVietnamInfectious and parasitic diseasesRC109-216Public aspects of medicineRA1-1270ENAnnals of Global Health, Vol 81, Iss 6, Pp 870-873 (2016)
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description	Background: The prevalence for <a title="Learn more about Diabetes" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/diabetes">diabetes</a>, <a title="Learn more about Prediabetes" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/prediabetes">prediabetes</a>, and <a title="Learn more about Gestational diabetes" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/gestational-diabetes">gestational diabetes</a> in Vietnam are low relative to other parts of the world, but they are increasing at alarming rates. These changes have occurred in the setting of economic and cultural transitions. Objectives: The aim of this study was to provide relevant information depicting the diabetes burden in Vietnam. Methods: Literature was reviewed using PubMed and local Vietnamese sources, including papers published in the Vietnamese language. Findings: In 2012, the prevalence of diabetes was 5.4% and prediabetes 13.7%. In 2005, the prevalence of obesity was 1.7%. There is a dual burden of over- and <a title="Learn more about Undernutrition" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/undernutrition">undernutrition</a>observed in Vietnam. Diabetes is associated with an increased <a title="Learn more about Waist-hip ratio" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/waist-hip-ratio">waist-to-hip ratio</a> despite normal <a title="Learn more about Body mass index" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/body-mass-index">body mass index</a>. Nutritional transitions occurred with increased protein, fat, and fast foods, and with decreased fresh fruits and vegetables. Tobacco use is very high in Vietnam with 66% of adult men currently smoking. Challenges include <a title="Learn more about Endocrinology" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/endocrinology">endocrinology</a> training, health care coverage, patient education, and lack of coordination among government and specialist agencies. Conclusion: Diabetes is a growing problem in Vietnam and is associated with obesity, changes in dietary patterns, and other cultural transitions. More research is needed to better understand this health care problem and to devise targeted interventions.
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Diabetes in Vietnam

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