A Study on Distribution and Determinants of Indian Diabetic Risk Score (IDRS) Among Rural Population of West Bengal

Background: The burden of diabetes is expected to increase by 58%, from 51 million people in 2010 to 87 million in 2030. In rural India the prevalence rate has increased from 1% to 4-10% over last 20 years. IDRS is a cost-effective & simple method for identifying undiagnosed diabetic subject at community level. Objectives: To find out the distribution of IDRS among the study population and to determine the association of IDRS with socio-demographic & anthropometric factors. Methods: This community based cross-sectional study was carried out in the rural practice area of (Daspara, Amdanga Block) Dept. of Community Medicine, R.G.Kar Medical College among 250 undiagnosed diabetic people aged ? 20 years in August’11 by using a predesigned & pretested schedule containing age, Physical activity, H/o Diabetes in family sex& waist circumference (IDRS component) and religion, SE status, , blood pressure and various anthropometric measurements. Results: Out of 250, 235 (94%) responded. 133(56.6%) were females & 102 (43.4%) were males. 108 (46%) had moderate risk (IDRS 30-50); 74(31.5%) had high risk (IDRS?60) and 53(22.6%) had low risk (IDRS