Prevalence of diabetes and predictions of its risks using anthropometric measures in southwest rural areas of China

Prevalence of diabetes and predictions of its risks using anthropometric measures in southwest rural areas of China

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To examine the prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes in Songming county, Yunnan province, South-west China and examine influences of anthropometric indicators on diabetic risk.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>This stud...

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Main Authors: Zhao Xiaolong, Zhu Xiaoming, Zhang Hengsheng, Zhao Weiwei, Li Jinhui, Shu Yonghui, Li Songwu, Yang Minghui, Cai Linghu, Zhou Jiping, Li Yiming
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Obesity
Waist-to-height ratio
Body mass index
Waist hip ratio
Diabetes type 2
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/821

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