Diabetes susceptibility in ethnic minority groups from Turkey, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Pakistan compared with Norwegians - the association with adiposity is strongest for ethnic minority women

Diabetes susceptibility in ethnic minority groups from Turkey, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Pakistan compared with Norwegians - the association with adiposity is strongest for ethnic minority women

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The difference in diabetes susceptibility by ethnic background is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to assess the association between adiposity and diabetes in four ethnic minority groups compared with Norwegians, and take...

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Main Authors: Jenum Anne, Diep Lien, Holmboe-Ottesen Gerd, Holme Ingar, Kumar Bernadette, Birkeland Kåre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Diabetes
Ethnicity
Adiposity
Socioeconomic position
Life course
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/150

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