| dc.description.abstract | Increased blood glucose levels are a sign of a chronic metabolic disease known as
diabetes, which over time can cause serious damage to blood vessels, eyes, kidneys,
heart, and nerves. According to IDF data, Indonesia ranks 5th in the world with the
highest prevalence of diabetes, with 19.5 million sufferers. The prevalence of
diabetes mellitus in Indonesia according to SKI 2023 data among the population
aged ≥15 years is 2.2 percent. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in North Sumatra
Province among the population aged ≥15 years is 1.9 percent. Various researches
have discussed the risk factors for diabetes mellitus and prevention efforts.
However, there is currently a lack of information about diabetes mellitus cases
examined through risk factors utilizing a geographical analysis method. The aim of
this research is to spatially analyze diabetes mellitus cases and risk factors among
the population aged ≥15 years in North Sumatra Province in 2023. The research
method uses a GIS approach and descriptive quantitative analysis. The sample size
for this research is 39,919, using secondary data from SKI 2023 in the Province of
North Sumatra. Spatial and complex sample analyses were utilized to analyze the
data. According to the spatial analysis of diabetes mellitus cases, Medan City
(28.20%), Deli Serdang (12,97%) dan Langkat (8,11%) is the district/city with the
highest prevalence. The risk factors that related to the spatial pattern of diabetes
mellitus cases are smoke and physical activity. It suggests that district/city local
governments adopt methods for controlling and preventing the number of diabetes
mellitus cases, particularly in Medan City, Deli Serdang, and Langkat, where the
prevalence is extremely high. | en_US |
