Project 466626

Knowledge of the diabetes risk factors and their trends has not been developed in Canada, making it difficult to assess the impact of prevention programs on the Canadian population. Differences in the prevalence of diabetes and associated risk factors have been noted across ethnic groups both within and between countries. With the growing diversity in Canada, a greater understanding of health status and risk factors prevalent in different population groups is important to guide culturally appropriate health interventions. In this study, we will examine national trends in diabetes and its risk factors from 2001 to 2018. The Canadian Community Health Survey will be combined from 2001-2018, which is a comprehensive national health survey of Canadas population aged 12 and up. The following risk factors will be examined: obesity, diet, physical activity, smoking, and hypertension. The risk factors evaluated can be prevented by changes in daily life and in health policy. We will also compare the differential trends between Canada born and immigrant populations, adjusting for age, sex, education status, socioeconomic, and migration factors. We expect to advance national understanding of differential exposures of diabetes risk factors and their trends related to geographic and sociodemographic factors.Monitoring trends and disparities in diabetes risk factors will provide benchmarks for future health strategies and address multilevel risk factors faced by immigrants and subsequently reduce disease burden.