Table 1.
Studied risk factors of type 2 diabetes in the Iranian studies retrieved from databases.
| Risk factor | No. (%) of publications |
|---|---|
| Obesity and waist size | 51 (82.1) |
| Hypertension | 25 (40.3) |
| Dislipidemia | 25 (40.3) |
| Old age | 20 (32.2) |
| Female sex | 14 (22.5) |
| Family history | 14 (22.5) |
| Lifestyle | 13 (20.9) |
| Smoking | 11 (17.7) |
| Urbanization | 6 (9.6) |
| Waist to hip ratio | 6 (9.6) |
| Educational level | 4 (6.4) |
| Stress and anxiety | 4 (6.4) |
| Frequent pregnancies | 3 (4.8) |
| Waist to height ratio | 2 (3.2) |
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 1 (1.6) |
| Use of some drugsa | 1 (1.6) |
a
Phenytoin (Dilantin), diuretics (thiazides), corticosteroids, beta blockers, and steroids (contraceptives).