Obesity and diabetes sugar in St. Petersburg: clinical and epidemiological parallels

Abstract

The results of numerous studies indicate an increase in the incidence and prevalence of obesity and diabetes in various age groups. To create a system of effective prevention of complications of these diseases, it is necessary to use an interdisciplinary approach. In order to comprehensively apply preventive measures, the epidemiological features of obesity and diabetes are studied. In the study, groups with high morbidity, frequency of complications and the main causes of death were identified. In St. Petersburg, the highest incidence of obesity is observed among adolescentso - 13.3 per 1000 surveyed. Diabetes mellitus is most common among the working population - 5.0 per 1000 patients. Deach rate due to diabetes complications was 20.5 per 100,000 population.