Global and societal implications of the diabetes epidemic

Review

关键词: IMPAIRED GLUCOSE-TOLERANCE;    CARDIOVASCULAR RISK-FACTORS;    CORONARY-HEART-DISEASE;    INSULIN-RESISTANCE;    MICROVASCULAR COMPLICATIONS;    THRIFTY GENOTYPE;    FASTING GLUCOSE;    PUBLIC-HEALTH;    MELLITUS;    PREVALENCE;   

DOI  :  10.1038/414782a

来源: SCIE

【 摘 要 】

Changes in human behaviour and lifestyle over the last century have resulted in a dramatic increase in the incidence of diabetes worldwide. The epidemic is chiefly of type 2 diabetes and also the associated conditions known as 'diabesity' and 'metabolic syndrome'. In conjunction with genetic susceptibility, particularly in certain ethnic groups, type 2 diabetes is brought on by environmental and behavioural factors such as a sedentary lifestyle, overly rich nutrition and obesity. The prevention of diabetes and control of its micro- and macrovascular complications will require an integrated, international approach if we are to see significant reduction in the huge premature morbidity and mortality it causes.

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