Impact of ageing and related factors on death rate of diabetes mellitus in Beijing
Wei, Z-hua.; Xie, X-qin.; Wei, J-min.
Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi 39(4): 277-279
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0253-9624 PMID: 16194388 Document Number: 589860
Objective To analyze the ageing and related risk factors affecting the death rate of diabetes mellitus in Beijing, and make a correct assessment of risk factors in changing the death rate of diabetes mellitus. Method The changes of death rate on diabetes mellitus in the past 10 years, from 1991 to 2000 were analyzed and calculated as to making clear what is the effects resulting from the ageing and the risk factors. Results The death rate of diabetes mellitus was increased to 117.55% from 1991 to 2000, in which 53.28% were attributing to the ageing and 46.72% to the risk factors. Conclusion The effects of ageing and risk factors on death rate of diabetes mellitus should be different and the ageing should be a factor more important than the other risk factors.