Diabetes and urbanization in the Omani population: an analysis of national survey data

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Oman is high and appears to be rising. Rising rates of diabetes and associated risk factors have been observed in populations undergoing epidemiological transition and urbanization. A previous stu...

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Main Authors: Jemiai Nadia, Allin Sara, Al-Moosa Siba, Al-Lawati Jawad, Mossialos Elias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-04-01
Series:Population Health Metrics
Online Access:http://www.pophealthmetrics.com/content/4/1/5