The association between anthropometric measures and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) is different in Russian, Somali and Kurdish origin migrants compared with the general population in Finland: a cross-sectional population-based study

The association between anthropometric measures and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) is different in Russian, Somali and Kurdish origin migrants compared with the general population in Finland: a cross-sectional population-based study

Abstract Background Persons of African and Middle-Eastern origin living in European countries have a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes, accompanied by high prevalence of obesity among women but not always among men. The aim of this study was to examine whether there are differences in the associati...

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Bibliografische gegevens
Hoofdauteurs: Natalia Skogberg, Tiina Laatikainen, Eero Lilja, Annamari Lundqvist, Tommi Härkänen, Päivikki Koponen
Formaat: Artikel
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: BMC 2019-04-01
Reeks:BMC Public Health
Onderwerpen:
HbA1c
Glucose
Ethnicity
Migrant
BMI
Waist circumference
Online toegang:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6698-0

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