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Knowledge of the prevalence of diabetes in populations is essential for rational planning of health services. Identification of high-risk communities, assessment of secular trends and as a foundation for etiological research

 Because IGT indicates a high risk of subsequent diabetes and associated disorders such as cardiovascular disease; the combined prevalence of diabetes and IGT is a useful measure of the public health impact in a given population.