ArticleBMJ open2020
Association between duration of residence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes among male South Asian expatriate workers in the United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional study.
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- Incidence and prevalence of neurological disorders in the United Arab Emirates: a systematic review.BMC neurology · 2023Pooled it
- Adverse health outcomes among migrant workers and transnational families in the Asia-Pacific: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2025Article
- Lifestyle Factors Associated With Childhood Obesity in South Asian Expatriates of Dubai: A Cross-Sectional Study.Cureus · 2024Article
- Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies for Gestational Diabetes in Asian Populations.JACC. Asia · 2024Article
- Results from the United Arab Emirates 2022 report card on physical activity for children and adolescents.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2023Article
- COVID-19 Case Management Outcomes Amongst Diabetes and Hypertensive Patients in the United Arab Emirates: A Prospective Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
Expatriates account for about 80% of the total population in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aimed to evaluate the hypothesis that prevalence of type 2 diabetes in male South Asian expatriates increases with increased length of residence in the UAE. DESIGN, SETTINGS AND
participantsThis cross-sectional study recruited a representative sample (n=1375) of male South Asian expatriates aged ≥18 years in Al Ain, UAE. Sociodemographic, anthropometric and lifestyle data were obtained using a pilot-tested adapted version of the WHO STEPS instrument.
main outcome measuresDuration of residence was used as a marker for acculturation. Type 2 diabetes was defined as a self-reported physician diagnosis of diabetes or a glycosylated haemoglobin blood level ≥6.5%.
resultsMean (±SD) age of participants was 34.0±9.9 years. Overall, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes was 8.3% (95% CI 6.8% to 9.8%). Diabetes prevalence was positively associated with longer duration of residence in the UAE, 2.7%, <5 years; 8.2%, 5-10 years; and 18.8%, >10 years. After adjusting for age, nationality, and income and age, expatriates were more likely to develop diabetes if residing in the UAE for 5-10 years (OR=2.18; 95% CI 1.02 to 4.67) or >10 years (OR=3.23; 95% CI 1.52 to 6.85) compared with those residing for <5 years.
conclusionsAfter controlling for potential confounding factors, longer duration of residence was significantly associated with a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes in male South Asian expatriate workers in the UAE.
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