Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure Risk factors in a population of women in the city of Berkane

An epidemiological, cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study of 150 women aged 18 to 85 years, residing in Berkane, was conducted. The data collected from a questionnaire including sociodemographic, anthropometric, and biological characteristics were processed and analyzed. Our study population had an average age of 50.3 years (standard deviation = 12.02 years), BMI of 30.36 kg.m-2 (±7.3), the incidence of diabetes was 25% with only 45% of diabetics being on treatment, and 24% having a balanced hba1c. The incidence of overall hypertension was 54%, with 39% of hypertensives undergoing treatment for hypertension. Multivariate analysis showed significant associations (P<0.05) between the occurrence of these two diseases and several risk factors, including age, obesity, abdominal obesity, and hypercholesterolemia. These results are in agreement with several national and international studies. In order to target prevention actions for these two chronic diseases and their complications, a better knowledge of women's lifestyle, dietary habits and sports must be developed.