The Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus among Inmates at Kality Federal Prison, Ethiopia

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is responsible for the loss of millions of lives globally. Ethiopia has been reported to have the highest number of people affected by diabetes mellitus in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, its magnitude has not been studied on inmates, and yet no adequate attention has been given to the epidemic, making the provision of appropriate services difficult. Hence, this study assessed the prevalence of diabetes mellitus among Kality Federal prisoners, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.