Prevalence of diabetes among Han, Manchu and Korean ethnicities in the Mudanjiang area of China: a cross-sectional survey

Prevalence of diabetes among Han, Manchu and Korean ethnicities in the Mudanjiang area of China: a cross-sectional survey

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Rapid socioeconomic development resulting in changing lifestyles and life expectancy appears to be accompanied by an increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes. Genetic predisposition related to ethnicity is a major determinant of diab...

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Main Authors: Feng Yan, Yang Yumei, Ma Xuesong, Chen Kaiting, Wu Nannan, Wang Dongmei, Li Pengjie, Wang Minnan, Li Qiang, Zhang Jinchao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Ethnic differences
Risk factors
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/23

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