Characteristics of studies providing information on the distribution of diabetes prevalence by gender.

a Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey 2007–8. b Jamaica Health and lifestyle Survey 2000–1. c Study of Health and Well-being in the Elderly in Latin America and the Caribbean. d Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions. *These studies use self-report to diagnose diabetes. **These studies are not population-based. Characteristics of studies providing information on the distribution of diabetes prevalence by gender.