The ICMR-INDIAB (India Diabetes) study, the largest nationally representative diabetes survey in India, reported which approximate national prevalence of diabetes in adults?

• A 11–13% of adult population ✓
• B 3–5% of adult population
• C 7–9% of adult population
• D 18–20% of adult population

Explanation

The ICMR-INDIAB study phase 3 (published 2023, covering all 31 states/UT) reported national diabetes prevalence of approximately 11.4% of adults, with an additional 15.3% having pre-diabetes. Prevalence was highest in Goa, Puducherry, and urban areas of several states. This confirmed India's position as the 'diabetes capital of the world' alongside China, with stark rural-urban disparities.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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