The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Diabetes Prevalence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Jixiao Liu; Yecheng Ma

doi:10.62051/ijphmr.v2n3.15

Authors

Jixiao Liu
Yecheng Ma

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/ijphmr.v2n3.15

Keywords:

Diabetes prevalence, SES, Education, Income, Occupation

Abstract

This study explores the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on diabetes prevalence through a meta-analysis. We systematically searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar databases, and used random-effects models to calculate pooled odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). We conducted heterogeneity tests, publication bias analysis, sensitivity analysis, and assessed the quality of literature using GRADE. Results showed that individuals with low SES had a significantly higher risk of diabetes compared to those with high SES (OR=1.61, 95%CI: 1.10-2.69). Blue-collar workers (OR=1.72, 95%CI: 1.10-2.69) and manual laborers (OR=1.85, 95%CI: 1.32-2.59) also had significantly higher diabetes risk compared to white-collar workers and non-manual laborers. No significant differences were found in analyses of education and income levels. This meta-analysis examined the impact of SES on diabetes prevalence, and while some individual factors did not show statistical significance, an overall association between SES and diabetes risk was observed.

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