Evaluation of acquaintance with prevention rules in patients with diabetes.
Diabetes is one of the civilizational diseases. Its occurrence in Polish society is estimated at the level of 2-6%, of which 80-90% are cases of diabetes type II. Other than the patients' genetic predispositions such diabetes type II risk factors hindering the therapy are mentioned as obesity, lipid disorders, hypertension and absence of physical activity. The aim of this work was to assess the acquaintance with the prophylactic and therapeutic recommendations and their realization in patients with diagnosed diabetes. The results revealed a necessity to extend educational activity in society concerning problems of the prophylactic of diabetes, its early diagnosing and the application of the therapeutic recommendations in people suffering from diabetes.
Department of Hygiene, Medical University of Lublin.
Anna
A
Pikuła
Monika
M
Sałaga-Pylak
Jolanta
J
Jankowska
Andrzej
A
Borzecki
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000150:complications; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D011044:Poland; D011322:Primary Prevention; D012307:Risk Factors