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ea0032p782 | Obesity | ECE2013

Prevalence of obesity, diabetes and prediabetes in Tirana, the capital of Albania 2010–2011

Toti Florian , Bruka Luftime , Kelmendi Matilda , Cakerri Luljeta , Ylli Agron

Introduction: Obesity and diabetes are strongly associated as causes of morbi-mortality in developing countries. The aim of our study was to evaluate the prevalence of overweight, obesity and undiagnosed diabetes in Tirana district, where 1/4 of the total population lives.Method: Anthropometric and capillary glucose measures for healthy people unknown of diabetes. Diabetes familiar anamnesis, HTA treatment and smoking were included in the questionnaire.<...