Evaluation of Risk Factors in the development of Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease in a Young Urban Population in Sri Lanka
Main institutions:
Diabetes Association of Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka)
Other institutions:
King's College, London (UK)
Principal investigator:
Dr M.Wijesuriya
Other investigators:
Prof G.Viberti
Location of the project:
Sri Lanka
Amount allocated:
USD 399,670
Objectives:
This study consists of 25,000 10 - 40 year old persons randomly selected from an urban population where 5000 persons with two or more risk factors will be identified by a simple questionnaire. They will receive biochemical and physical assessments and divided into a low intensity and high intensity life style modification and followed up for 3 years. They will receive the same screening for detection of end points. Expected outcome: Identify risk factors; Ascertain rate of incidence; Compare significance of new end points; Develop risk scores; Development of a low cost Primary Prevention strategy.
Date:
January 1, 2008 - June 30, 2011
