Epidemiological Analysis of Type II Diabetes
Epidemiological Analysis of Type II Diabetes
Linda Dedo
University of Phoenix
Type II Diabetes Type II diabetes is a non-infectious endocrine disorder present in various populations around the world. The disease affects nearly 6% of the world’s inhabitants (Adeghate, Schattner, & Dunn, 2006). In 2001, the International Diabetes Federation predicted that by 2025 over 300 million people would be afflicted with diabetes. Over 97% of those affected would be type II diabetics. Both genetics and environment have roles in the development of diabetes. Some of the more prevalent environmental factors affecting the development of diabetes are physical inactivity, obesity, viral infection, location, and the ingestion of certain drugs (Adeghate, Schattner, & Dunn, 2006). The true cause of this potentially debilitating disease is not completely understood but the symptoms are well-known. Epidemiological tools are used by researchers to quantify causative factors for the development diabetes and other diseases. Examining data from various perspectives gives insight into some of the more prevalent factors that, given due attention, could slow the progression of this chronic disease. Diabetes is one non-infectious disease that, from a world view, causes significant human suffering and places a large burden on health care financing (Fleming, 2008).
Historical Perspectives For the past 20 years, type II diabetes has received increasing attention. The term diabetes refers to a group of disorders and the clinical presentation and treatment may considerably vary. For this reason, the 1997 Expert Committee on the Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus published a paper detailing the etiology of the hyperglycemia associated with the disorder (Bullock, & Henze, 2000). The committee established an etiologic classification for diabetes, listing four basic categories for the disease. These categories are type I, type II, uncommon forms, and gestational
Linda Dedo
University of Phoenix
Type II Diabetes Type II diabetes is a non-infectious endocrine disorder present in various populations around the world. The disease affects nearly 6% of the world’s inhabitants (Adeghate, Schattner, & Dunn, 2006). In 2001, the International Diabetes Federation predicted that by 2025 over 300 million people would be afflicted with diabetes. Over 97% of those affected would be type II diabetics. Both genetics and environment have roles in the development of diabetes. Some of the more prevalent environmental factors affecting the development of diabetes are physical inactivity, obesity, viral infection, location, and the ingestion of certain drugs (Adeghate, Schattner, & Dunn, 2006). The true cause of this potentially debilitating disease is not completely understood but the symptoms are well-known. Epidemiological tools are used by researchers to quantify causative factors for the development diabetes and other diseases. Examining data from various perspectives gives insight into some of the more prevalent factors that, given due attention, could slow the progression of this chronic disease. Diabetes is one non-infectious disease that, from a world view, causes significant human suffering and places a large burden on health care financing (Fleming, 2008).
Historical Perspectives For the past 20 years, type II diabetes has received increasing attention. The term diabetes refers to a group of disorders and the clinical presentation and treatment may considerably vary. For this reason, the 1997 Expert Committee on the Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus published a paper detailing the etiology of the hyperglycemia associated with the disorder (Bullock, & Henze, 2000). The committee established an etiologic classification for diabetes, listing four basic categories for the disease. These categories are type I, type II, uncommon forms, and gestational
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