Riesgo de diabetes mellitus tipo II en personas de las parroquias Déleg y Solano del cantón Déleg según el cuestionario Findrisk, periodo octubre 2024-enero 2025

Abstract

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) represents a growing public health challenge on a global scale, especially in rural areas where access to preventive and educational services is limited. In Déleg Canton, the insufficient characterization of population risk makes it difficult to design relevant interventions adapted to the local context. Objective: To determine diabetes risk in people aged 20 to 64 years from the parishes of Déleg and Solano through the implementation of the FINDRISK test. The association between sociodemographic variables, risk factors, and risk levels for the development of the disease was analyzed. Methodology: A descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach was conducted. The FINDRISK tool was applied using stratified random sampling, considering sex and parish. The sample consisted of 340 people. Results: The findings showed a significant proportion of people at moderate to very high risk of developing T2DM. This indicates the need to implement screening strategies and educational programs aimed at primary prevention at the community level. Keywords: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, risk factors, FINDRISK, prevalence