Clinical and Medical Case Reports

Department of Public Health Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

Publications

• Research Article   
  Diabetes Mellitus Prevalence and Risk Factors among Civil Service Workers in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
  Author(s): Elizabeth Folakemi Alabi*, Adeyosola-Adijat Olayinka, Adesola Adejumo and Dr. James E. Atolagbe
  
  Diabetes mellitus is a silent killer and one of the leading causes of death globally. Its complications include damage to the brain, heart, kidney and the limbs. More than 50% of people living with the disease are oblivious to it especially in Nigeria where poor healthcare, unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle and poverty persist. Unfortunately, Civil Service workers in Osogbo, Osun States do not know their diabetic status. Hence, this study, seeks to determine the prevalence and risk factors of diabetes mellitus among Civil Service workers in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. A descriptive study was conducted in selected ministries and agencies. Sampling was done using systematic sampling technique; an Agency/Ministry-based survey was carried out among 216 respondents who are Civil Service workers in Osogbo, Osun State using questionnaire forms. The sample size of 216 was determined by Coc.. Read More»
  

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