Diabetus Mellitus and urbanization
Journal Title: Dialogo - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common diseases, causing significant mortality and morbidity worldwide (1). Type 2 diabetes, obesity and hyperlipidemia have been traditionally considered as diseases of affluence. The contribution of dietary practices and lifestyle factors are crucial: e.g. overeating of junk foods and drinking carbonated beverages, modern-day working style like working without breaks, an increase in smoking, tobacco chewing and alcohol intake, exposure to severe stress; decreased physical activity. Incidence and prevalence of diabetes mellitus significantly more in the urban population.
Authors and Affiliations
Any Axelerad Docu, Daniel Axelerad Docu, Mirela Damian, Antoanela Oltean
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- EP ID EP356850
- DOI 10.18638/dialogo.2018.4.2.10
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