Screening for diabetes and related cardiometabolic risks at workplaces in Bangladesh

  • This study is part of the Diabetes Prevention Program in Workplaces (DPWP), an ongoing diabetes prevention program of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS).
  • Main objective: to establish a model surveillance system with a special focus on diabetes and related cardiometabolic risk factors for industry workers in Bangladesh.
  • Study place: Industries in and around Dhaka city. 
  • Study design: observational 
  • Participated in industries & number of participants in phase I: 7 (1400)

Funding: BADAS

  • Status: Complete (phase I) and planning for phase II