Maternal age and birth order of young IDDM patients. A study from southern India
Ramachandran, A.; Snehalatha, C.; Joseph, A.; Viswanathan, V.; Viswanathan, M.
Diabetes Care 16(4): 636-637
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0149-5992 PMID: 8462393 DOI: 10.2337/diacare.16.4.636Document Number: 329682
Objective: To assess the effects of maternal age and birth order on the risk of IDDM in Asian Indians. Research Design and Methods: Data from a diabetes registry in Madras, India, was used to find IDDM patients diagnosed before 20 yr of age. A questionnaire was used to elicit clinical details of subjects. Results: Children with mothers ltoreq 24 yr of age had a higher percentage of IDDM. Children with lower birth orders had a higher prevalence of IDDM. Conclusions: The risk of IDDM in children is increased in children with lower birth orders, born of younger mothers.