Epidemiological characteristics of diabetes mellitus and its complications in the Omsk region

Abstract

Aim. To evaluate epidemiological situation with respect to diabetes morbidity in the Omsk region during 2002-2008. Materials and methods. This prospective cohort study used official statistical reporting forms № 12. A total of 1398 Acts of medical and social assessment,Statistical cards (form № 25), Minute books of medico-social examination commissions, and Collected information-statistical materials ondisability situation in the Omsk region were available for analysis. Results. A stable trend toward reduction of unfavourable outcomes of diabetes mellitus (DM) (complications, physical disability and mortality) hasbeen documented despite overall enhancement of DM morbidity in the region. Conclusion. The study revealed improved rehabilitation records among disabled diabetics.

Keywords

• diabetes mellitus
• morbidity
• complications
• disability
• mortality
• rehabilitation