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Might the diabetic environment in utero lead to type 2 diabetes?

Authors :
Ordovas, Jose
Pittas, Anatassios
Greenberg, Andrew S
Source :
Lancet. 5/31/2003, Vol. 361 Issue 9372, p1839. 2p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Commentary. Discusses type 2 diabetes. Increasing rates of type 2 diabetes in developing countries; Factors contributing to the increase such as global ageing of the population, and changes in diet and exercise patterns; Estimates for the development of type 2 diabetes; Genetic component.

Subjects

Subjects :
*DIABETES
*AGING
*NUTRITION
*EXERCISE
*WORLD health
*PUBLIC health

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Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
361
Issue :
9372
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9901887
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(03)13537-4
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