Factores de riesgo de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 prevalentes en una población urbana.

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is one of the main public health problems worldwide, due to its high rates of morbidity and mortality and costs. In particular, type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2) is the form of diabetes that occurs most frequently and has the greatest impact on social and health costs and on the quality of life of people who suffer from it. The objective of the study is directed towards the detection of DM2 risk factors in the inhabitants of the Manta canton through the application of the Findrisc test. A qualitative-quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional investigation was carried out.