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Prevalence of gestational diabetes in the Waikato region of New Zealand

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during pregnancy is associated with health complications for both mother and infant, but patient numbers in the Waikato District Health Board region of New Zealand have not been well characterised. This study reviewed the full 2018 cohort of Waikato District Health Board hospital births (n = 4970) to report on GDM prevalence by ethnicity and age. The overall prevalence of GDM was 5.7% and is more likely to affect Asian, Pacific and Māori women as well as those of advanced maternal age.

Source: Internal Medicine Journal

DOI: 10.1111/imj.15803

Authors: Lynne Chepulis, Brittany Morison, Ross Lawrenson, Ryan Paul

Institutions: University of Waikato, Waikato District Health Board

Language: English

Topic: Gestational Diabetes Research and Management

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,150