HAS THE EVOLUTION OF HOMO SAPIENS DOMESTICATED METABOLIC DISEASES LIKE DIABETES? A NARRATIVE REVIEW
In this narrative review article, we attempt to review the information available to support the possible link between the evolution of Homo sapiens and the increase in metabolic diseases like diabetes. The Ardipithecus group, which lived around 6 million years ago, is considered the earliest humans...
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In this narrative review article, we attempt to review the information available to support the possible link between the evolution of Homo sapiens and the increase in metabolic diseases like diabetes. The Ardipithecus group, which lived around 6 million years ago, is considered the earliest humans closely linked to primates. The taxonomic assemblage encompasses Orrorin tugenensis, Sahelanthropus tchadensis, Ardipithecus ramidus, and Ardipithecus kadabba. Australopithecus anamensis, the initial reported member of the Australopithecines, inhabited the Earth approximately 4.2 to 3.8 million years in the past, demonstrating a combination of characteristics similar to both apes and human beings. They were bipedal and had an ankle joint that allowed them to walk upright. Australopithecus afarensis, another member of the group, had apelike traits such as long arms with curved fingers but was also bipedal and had a small brain case. Their capability to walk standing and climb trees assisted them in surviving for nearly 900,000 years.
Various studies have shown that food, BMI, habits, early puberty, use of pesticides, and environmental changes can all impact the incidence of diabetes. Domestication has allowed us (Homo Sapiens) to survive more efficiently, civilize more effectively and socialize more adequately. This natural course of evolution has taken and will continue to take millions of years. Future research and policy development may benefit from interdisciplinary approaches and a deeper exploration of the evolutionary aspects of human health.
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| spelling | doaj.art-a24926517ca44709b21d0718b99da3412023-12-09T08:28:36ZengStudent's Journal of Health ResearchStudent's Journal of Health Research Africa2709-99972023-12-0141210.51168/sjhrafrica.v4i12.764HAS THE EVOLUTION OF HOMO SAPIENS DOMESTICATED METABOLIC DISEASES LIKE DIABETES? A NARRATIVE REVIEWDr Anand Shankar0 Pallawee Choudhary1Dr. Vikas Shankar2Dr. Vivek Shankar3Dr. Anisha Sharma4Dr. Arati Shivhare5Dr. Mandavi6Dr Aushili Mahule7Shankar Diabetes Care Centre, Rajendra Nagar Road No 1, Patna 800016. BIHAR. INDIADEPT. OF ORAL PATHOLOGY. PATNA DENTAL COLLEGE. PATNA.Dept. Of Skin & Vd, Patna Medical College & Hospital, Patna.Dept. Of Orthopaedics. All India Institute Of Medical Science. New Delhi.Dept. Of Laboratory Medicine. Max Health Care Saket. New DelhiDept. Of Psychiatry. Katihar Medical College & Hospital. Katihar. BiharDept. Of Pharmacology. Patna Medical College & Hospital, Patna. BiharConsultant Prosthontist Mumbai, Maharastra Mumbai, Mahartra. In this narrative review article, we attempt to review the information available to support the possible link between the evolution of Homo sapiens and the increase in metabolic diseases like diabetes. The Ardipithecus group, which lived around 6 million years ago, is considered the earliest humans closely linked to primates. The taxonomic assemblage encompasses Orrorin tugenensis, Sahelanthropus tchadensis, Ardipithecus ramidus, and Ardipithecus kadabba. Australopithecus anamensis, the initial reported member of the Australopithecines, inhabited the Earth approximately 4.2 to 3.8 million years in the past, demonstrating a combination of characteristics similar to both apes and human beings. They were bipedal and had an ankle joint that allowed them to walk upright. Australopithecus afarensis, another member of the group, had apelike traits such as long arms with curved fingers but was also bipedal and had a small brain case. Their capability to walk standing and climb trees assisted them in surviving for nearly 900,000 years. Various studies have shown that food, BMI, habits, early puberty, use of pesticides, and environmental changes can all impact the incidence of diabetes. Domestication has allowed us (Homo Sapiens) to survive more efficiently, civilize more effectively and socialize more adequately. This natural course of evolution has taken and will continue to take millions of years. Future research and policy development may benefit from interdisciplinary approaches and a deeper exploration of the evolutionary aspects of human health. https://sjhresearchafrica.org/index.php/public-html/article/view/764 EvolutionMetabolic diseasesHuman evolutionDiabetes |
| spellingShingle | Dr Anand Shankar Pallawee Choudhary Dr. Vikas Shankar Dr. Vivek Shankar Dr. Anisha Sharma Dr. Arati Shivhare Dr. Mandavi Dr Aushili Mahule HAS THE EVOLUTION OF HOMO SAPIENS DOMESTICATED METABOLIC DISEASES LIKE DIABETES? A NARRATIVE REVIEW Student's Journal of Health Research Africa Evolution Metabolic diseases Human evolution Diabetes |
| title | HAS THE EVOLUTION OF HOMO SAPIENS DOMESTICATED METABOLIC DISEASES LIKE DIABETES? A NARRATIVE REVIEW |
| title_full | HAS THE EVOLUTION OF HOMO SAPIENS DOMESTICATED METABOLIC DISEASES LIKE DIABETES? A NARRATIVE REVIEW |
| title_fullStr | HAS THE EVOLUTION OF HOMO SAPIENS DOMESTICATED METABOLIC DISEASES LIKE DIABETES? A NARRATIVE REVIEW |
| title_full_unstemmed | HAS THE EVOLUTION OF HOMO SAPIENS DOMESTICATED METABOLIC DISEASES LIKE DIABETES? A NARRATIVE REVIEW |
| title_short | HAS THE EVOLUTION OF HOMO SAPIENS DOMESTICATED METABOLIC DISEASES LIKE DIABETES? A NARRATIVE REVIEW |
| title_sort | has the evolution of homo sapiens domesticated metabolic diseases like diabetes a narrative review |
| topic | Evolution Metabolic diseases Human evolution Diabetes |
| url | https://sjhresearchafrica.org/index.php/public-html/article/view/764 |
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