Assessment of the prevalence of diabetes and malaria co-infection among patients attending clinic at Umuguma general hospital, Owerri west local government Area, Imo State

Abstract

Malaria and diabetics are frequent diseases especially in Sub-Sahara African countries. To assess diabetes and malaria co-infection among patients attending clinic at Umuguma General Hospital, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, a total of 169 subjects including 70 males and 99 females within the age range of 20 and above 60 years were included in the study. The data was analyzed using simple percentage and frequency table. Results revealed overall prevalence of (23.1%) diabetes, (71.0%) malaria and (20.7%) co-infection. Age 51-60 years recorded higher prevalence of diabetes (33.3%) and malaria (79.2%) while age