Rising Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Ontario: A Population-Based Study

Hardil A. Bhatt, Gillian L. Booth, Ghazal Fazli, Calvin Ke, Chris Kenaszchuk, Lorraine L. Lipscombe, Sarah M Mah, Laura C. Rosella, Deva Thiruchelvam, Baiju R. Shah
August 2024
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Abstract

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy complication. Studies have shown that the prevalence of GDM is rising worldwide. In this study, we aimed to describe the prevalence of GDM in Ontario, Canada, between 2015 and 2021. (To read more, please visit the links above.)

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Journal article
Publication
Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 48(8): 539–543
Gestational Diabetes Prevalence Pregnancy Ontario Health Disparities
Sarah M Mah
Sarah M Mah
Assistant Professor

I am a health geographer specializing in the use of linked geospatial, survey, and administrative data to examine how neighborhood environments influence health and well-being.