Early-Life Exposure to the Chinese Famine of 1959–1961 and Type 2 Diabetes in Adulthood: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: The fast-growing literature suggests that the Chinese famine of 1959–1961 drives current and future type 2 diabetes (T2D) epidemics in China. This conclusion may be premature, as many Chinese famine studies have major methodological problems. We examine these problems, demonstrate how th...

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Main Authors: Chihua Li, L. H. Lumey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/14/2855