CHENNAI: One out of 10 people in Tamil Nadu is diabetic, and every two persons in a group of 25 are in the pre-diabetic stage. These statistics from phase 1 of the Indian Council of Medical Research's INDIAB (India-diabetes) nationwide study have confirmed some of the worst fears of medical experts and policy makers, and come as warning signals to the public at large.
Nearly, 80% of people have abnormal lipid profile, which means high amount of fat and bad cholesterol, coupled with low levels of good cholesterol. About 28% are hypertensive and 20% have high cholesterol.
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"For the first time, we have comprehensive data on the prevalence of a host of lifestyle disorders. We now know how many people in the state are at risk of complications such as cardiac diseases, renal failure, stroke and vascular disorders," said diabetologist Dr R M Anjana, team leader of the study.
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The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation launched the study, the largest in the country and supported by ICMR, to determine the prevalence of type-2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension in India, compare the urban-rural divide, estimate the risk for heart diseases and the effects of treatment.
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