Seasonality in diabetes in Yaounde, Cameroon: a relation with precipitation and temperature

Abstract Background Diabetes is a growing health concern in developing countries, with Cameroon population having an estimated 6% affected. Of note, hospital attendees appear to be increasing all over the country, with fluctuating numbers throughout the annual calendar. The aim of the study was to i...

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Main Authors: Eric Lontchi-Yimagou, Maurice Tsalefac, Leonelle Monique Teuwa Tapinmene, Jean Jacques N. Noubiap, Eric Vounsia Balti, Jean-Louis Nguewa, Mesmin Dehayem, Eugene Sobngwi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3090-1