Type 2 Diabetes Risk among Asian Indians in the US : A Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate type 2 diabetes risk among Asian Indians of Kerala ethnicity living in a West Texas County of the USA.
The study used a descriptive correlational design with thirty-seven adult nondiabetic Asian Indian subjects between 20 and 70 years of age.
The measurement included nonbiochemical indices of obesity, family history of type 2 diabetes, length of immigration in the US, history of hypertension, physical activity pattern, and fruit and vegetable intake.
The majority of the subjects showed an increased nonbiochemical indices corresponding with overweight and obesity, placing them at risk for type 2 diabetes and associated cardiovascular complications.
The physical activity pattern indicated a sedentary lifestyle.
The decreased physical activity was associated with a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) and body fat percentage; length of residence in the US greater than 10 years was associated with increased body fat percentage and BMI; family history of type 2 diabetes was associated with an increase in body fat percentage.
Fruit and vegetable intake pattern was not associated with a risk for type 2 diabetes.
Further studies are recommended for risk surveillance among Asian Indian population living in the US.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Thomas, Annie& Ashcraft, Alyce. 2013. Type 2 Diabetes Risk among Asian Indians in the US : A Pilot Study. Nursing Research and Practice،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476009
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Thomas, Annie& Ashcraft, Alyce. Type 2 Diabetes Risk among Asian Indians in the US : A Pilot Study. Nursing Research and Practice No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476009
American Medical Association (AMA)
Thomas, Annie& Ashcraft, Alyce. Type 2 Diabetes Risk among Asian Indians in the US : A Pilot Study. Nursing Research and Practice. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476009
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476009