Levantamento epidemiologico dos fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 em estudantes universitarios

Abstract

This study addresses type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2), focusing on genetic and environmental factors, and investigates risks among university students. The objective is to analyze the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) associated with DM2. Conducted at the Federal University of Delta do Parnaíba (UFDPar) between September 2020 and August 2021, with a sample of 252 university students after exclusions. The Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) was used via websurvey. Results indicated 48% of university students at risk of DM2. Main risks: family history (75.00%), sedentary lifestyle (58.73%), and inadequate dietary habits (55.16%). These behaviors reflect sociocultural, environmental, and psychological influences. Women exhibited higher sedentary behavior, while 25.39% had inappropriate weight. It is concluded that the interaction between genetic and environmental factors is crucial in DM2 among university students. Preventive interventions based on comprehensive analyses of these factors are essential for the prevention and effective management of the disease.