Body mass index and type 2 diabetes in Thai adults: defining risk thresholds and population impacts

Body mass index and type 2 diabetes in Thai adults: defining risk thresholds and population impacts

Abstract Background Body mass index (BMI) cut-off values (>25 and >30) that predict diabetes risk have been well validated in Caucasian populations but less so in Asian populations. We aimed to determine the BMI threshold associated with increased type 2 diabetes (T2DM) risk and to calculate t...

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Main Authors: Keren Papier, Catherine D’Este, Chris Bain, Cathy Banwell, Sam-ang Seubsman, Adrian Sleigh, Susan Jordan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Body mass index
Diabetes
Cut-points
Population attributable fraction
Asian cohort
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4708-7

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