Survey on the morbidity of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in children in Guilin

Abstract:

Objective To study the condition of onset of child insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)in Guilin. Methods According to the register method of the WHO DIAMOND plan, the survey was conducted with the capture and recapture method in 1 672 257 children. Results The morbidities in children under 15 years in 1989～1998 were 0.58/100 000 (male) and 0.62/100 000 (female). The total morbidity was 0.6/100 000. Conclusions The morbidity of IDDM in children in Guilin is consistent with the multinational morbidity obtained by the WHO DIAMOND plan and is similar to that in the Orrient and other regions in China.