A social-network behavioral health program on sustained long-term body weight and glycemic outcomes: 2-year follow-up of a 4-month Microclinic Health Program in Jordan

The burden of chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity is rapidly increasing in low and lower-middle income countries. This work assesses the long-term efficacy of a social-network based community health program for the management and prevention of type 2 diabetes. Methods: The 4-month Microclinic...

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Main Authors: Daniel E. Zoughbie, Joshua A. Rushakoff, Kathleen T. Watson, Nancy Bui, Amal Ireifij, Rami S. Farraj, Eric L. Ding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-03-01
Series:Preventive Medicine Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221133551830278X