Health Problems In Qatar Metabolic Diseases DM HTN

Health Problems In Qatar Metabolic Diseases: (DM, HTN and Heart and Vascular diseases. ) Abdulla Jassim Abdulla Bsc (Health Science) Msc (Medical Statistics) HMC

Magnitude of Problem n In a study b/w 2001/2002 Diabetes was main reason for a visit to OPD at a rate of 70. 1 visits per 10000 population. n Prevalence of Diabetes in Qatar in 1999 estimated about 15% of the population. n Prevalence in 2000 38, 000. n Estimated Prevalence in 2030 88, 000.

n Hypertension: Second largest reason for visit to HMC OPD , Rate of 54 visit per 10000 population. n Prevalence at 8% for over 40 years men, and 19% for over 60% men. n 17% in women over 40 years and 37% in women over 60 yeas, therefore twice the rate in men.

n Heart and Vascular Diseases: Third largest reason for visit to HMC OPD at 30. 4 visit per 10000 population. n Prevalence I 1998 23% in men, 29% in women over 40. n 45% in men and 57% in women over 60 yeas.

Cause and Determinants n Unhealthy Lifestyle: n Obesity. n Unhealthy diet. n Smoking. n Lake of or no Exercise. n Genetics

Current & Suggested Strategies n Long term Strategy to minimize risk factors through sharing information and collaboration from multiple disciplines. n Enforce the role of Health promotion to increase public awareness. n Enforce anti-smoking programs through legal and therapeutic clinics.

Continue. . n Community based Campaigns promoting healthier lifestyles. n Introducing these programs into the educational curriculum. n Continue to provide expertise in dealing with current patients. n Increase Current cases’ awareness through specialized programs.

Continue. . n Attract consultants and diabetes specialists through conferences and seminars to exchange expertise. n Regional collaboration through information exchange. n Support research in related areas. n Establish early detection screening programs.

Challenges n One major Problem is Quality of data regarding health. n Validity and reliability of data. n Lack of Qualified Personnel in data Management. In 2004 only 1 registered biostatistician recorded. n Lack of incentives to personnel qualified as Biostatistician/Epidemiologist.