Prevalence and correlates of diabetes and impaired fasting glucose among adults in Afghanistan: Insights from a national survey.

This investigation provides critical insight into the prevalence of diabetes and IFG among Afghan adults aged 18-69 years. Relative to the global average, the higher prevalence observed calls for specifically designed interventions targeting individuals with cardiometabolic risk factors, such as elevated body mass index, abdominal obesity, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia.