ICMR-INDIAB data: diabetes prevalence of 18.9% in Jammu region
On 20 October 2024, in Jammu, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh released the Jammu-related data of the ICMR-India Diabetes (INDIAB) study, showing an overall diabetes burden of 18.9% in the region's 10 districts.
Summary
On 20 October 2024, in Jammu, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh released the Jammu-related data of the ICMR-India Diabetes 'INDIAB' study, described as the first of its kind and world's largest survey to assess diabetes prevalence in India. The overall burden of diabetes in the Jammu region, covering its 10 districts, is 18.9%, with 26.5% in urban areas and 14.5% in rural areas, higher than the national average. He said 1.5 lakh Health and Wellness Centres are being set up across India with a focus on prevention and control of NCDs including diabetes.
Key facts
- Date
- 20 Oct 2024
- Place
- Jammu
- Study
- ICMR-INDIAB (India Diabetes)
- Jammu region
- 18.9% overall (10 districts)
- Urban / rural
- 26.5% / 14.5%
- Released by
- Dr Jitendra Singh
Practice MCQs 3 questions
According to the ICMR-INDIAB data released on 20 October 2024, what is the overall burden of diabetes in the Jammu region?
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Correct answer: B — 18.9%
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the overall burden in Jammu region is 18.9%, with 26.5% in urban and 14.5% in rural areas.
What was the diabetes prevalence in urban areas of the Jammu region as per the ICMR-INDIAB data (20 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — 26.5%
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: 26.5% in urban areas and 14.5% in rural areas.
The Jammu-region data of the ICMR-INDIAB study released on 20 October 2024 covered how many districts?
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Correct answer: A — 10
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the overall burden of the disease in Jammu region covering its 10 districts is 18.9%.