Diabetes mellitus and hypertension in psychiatric patrents

Abstract

‍Objective  To survey diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HT) in in-patient of Srithanya Hospital and related health indices.

Materials and methods  A cross sectional was done during 26 November to 4 December 2007. Only patients who had diagnosis of DM or HT or both were measured weight and height. Clinical data such as drugs, history of illness were collected from medical records. Family history were interviewed from their relatives if need. BMI, waist to hip ratio (WHR), and diabetes risk score were calculated.

Results  There were 1,331 in-patients age above 15 years. 53 cases had DM and or HT. Among these, 9 had only DM, 28 HT and 16 both conditions. BMI was normal at 52.8%; WHR was abnormal at 62.3% Family history of DM/HT was positive at 54.7%.

Conclusion  The prevalence of DM and HT were 1.9 and 3.3 respectively and there was more prevalent in elderly. WHR was found abnormal than BMI. Appropriate diabetes risk screening should be developed.