Prevalence and trends of the diabetes epidemic in South Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Diabetes mellitus has reached epidemic proportions worldwide. South Asians are known to have an increased predisposition for diabetes which has become an important health concern in the region. We discuss the prevalence of pre-diabetes and diabetes in South Asia and explore the different...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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BioMed Central Ltd
2012
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/29790 |