Gestational diabetes mellitus in Greenland: a national study of prevalence and testing efficacy
Background: Within the last 20 years, the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been reported to be increasing worldwide in correlation with ethnic and geographic variations. The actual prevalence of GDM throughout all of Greenland remains unknown. Objective: The aim of this study wa...
Main Authors: | Michael Lynge Pedersen, Jesper Olesen, Marit Eika Jørgensen, Peter Damm |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2016-08-01
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Series: | International Journal of Circumpolar Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.circumpolarhealthjournal.net/index.php/ijch/article/view/32167/pdf_91 |
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