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ArticleBMJ open2026

Prevalence and factors associated with pre-diabetes and undiagnosed diabetes in Cambodia: cross-sectional study based on the World Health Survey Plus 2023.

Srean Chhim, Grace V Ku, Paul Kowal, Vannarath Te, Mony Sorithisey, Chamnab Ngor, Poppy Walton, Khin Thiri Maung, Nawi Ng, Nirmala Naidoo and 4 more

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Srean ChhimSchool of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia srean168@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1558-1875
Grace V KuDepartment of Public Health, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4276-9104
Paul KowalHealth Data Analytics Team, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Vannarath TeSchool of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Mony SorithiseySchool of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Chamnab NgorSchool of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8680-4429
Poppy WaltonHelpAge International, London, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9361-0059
Khin Thiri MaungSchool of Public Health and Community Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Goteborg, Sweden.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5090-9632
Nawi NgSchool of Public Health and Community Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Goteborg, Sweden.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0556-1483
Nirmala NaidooDepartment of Data and Analytics, Division of Data, Analytics and Delivery for Impact, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
Ir PorManagement team, National Institute of Public Health, Phonm Penh, Cambodia.
Kerstin Klipstein-GrobuschJulius Global Health, Department of Global Public Health & Bioethics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5462-9889
Chhorvann ChheaSchool of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6997-2535
Heng SopheabSchool of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6553-1334

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Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with pre-diabetes and undiagnosed type 2 diabetes (UDD) in Cambodia.

designThis analysis used data from the WHO World Health Survey Plus, which was collected using a cross-sectional design with a GIS-based, three-stage sampling approach. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify key associated factors, based on a significance level of p<0.05.

settingData were collected from all 25 provinces in Cambodia between 12 March 2023 and 31 May 2023.

participants4427 individuals aged 18 years or older, residing in the selected household for at least 6 months in the past year. PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURES: Pre-diabetes (Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) 5.7%-6.4%) and UDD (HbA1c≥6.5%), without prior knowledge of having type 2 diabetes (T2D).

resultsThe weighted prevalences of pre-diabetes and UDD were 26.4% (95% CI 24.0% to 29.0%) and 9.3% (95% CI 7.9% to 11.0%). Pre-diabetes prevalence was higher in urban areas compared with rural areas (adjusted OR, aOR=1.2, 95% CI 1.0 to 1.4), males (aOR=1.7, 95% CI 1.3 to 2.3), individuals aged 40-49 (aOR=1.8, 95% CI 1.4 to 2.4), individuals aged 50+ years group (aOR=2.9, 95% CI 2.3 to 3.6) compared with the 18-39 years group, overweight individuals (aOR=1.7, 95% CI 1.4 to 2.0), obese (aOR=2.1, 95% CI 1.5 to 3.0) and those with elevated total triglycerides (aOR=1.3, 95% CI 1.1 to 1.5). Similar risk factors were identified for UDD, with the addition of hypertension (aOR=1.6, 95% CI 1.3 to 2.0) and high waist circumference (aOR=2.0, 95% CI 1.5 to 2.7).

conclusionsThe high prevalence of pre-diabetes and UDD in Cambodia is a pressing public health concern. Urgent and intensive interventions are needed to effectively prevent and manage T2D, particularly among urban residents, older persons and individuals with metabolic risk factors.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Prediabetic StateAdolescentAdultAgedCambodiaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGlycated HemoglobinHealth SurveysHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedObesityPrevalenceGlycated HemoglobinDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2EpidemiologyHealth Surveys

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