Risk Assessment of Diabetes Using Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) Among 30 – 40 Years Population in Urban Health Training Centre, Baghaura, District Jalaun

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem in India, with increasing prevalence among younger adults due to rapid urbanization and lifestyle changes. Early identification of individuals at high risk is essential for timely preventive interventions. The Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) is a simple, non-invasive, and cost-effective tool for community-level screening.

Objectives: To assess the risk of diabetes among adults aged 30–40 years using the Indian Diabetes Risk Score and to determine its association with selected sociodemographic and lifestyle factors.

Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted at an Urban Health Training Centre in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh, during September–October 2025. A total of 110 adults aged 30–40 years were enrolled using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected using a pre-tested questionnaire incorporating IDRS components. Random blood glucose was measured for high-risk individuals. Data were analysed using SPSS version 25.

Results: Among the participants, 36.4% were classified as high risk, 54.5% as moderate risk, and 9.1% as low risk according to IDRS. The overall prevalence of diabetes was 9%, while 25% of individuals in the high-risk group had random blood glucose levels suggestive of diabetes. Family history of diabetes showed a statistically significant association with high IDRS risk (p = 0.038).

Conclusion: The Indian Diabetes Risk Score is an effective, simple, and feasible screening tool for early identification of individuals at risk of diabetes in urban health-care settings.