Diabetes and obesity trends in Fiji over 30 years

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Authors

Sophia Lin · UNSW Sydney

Isimeli Tukana

Christine Linhart · UNSW Sydney

Stephen Morrell · UNSW Sydney

Richard Taylor · UNSW Sydney

Penina Vatucawaqa · Southwest University of Visual Arts

Dianna J. Magliano · Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Abstract

Prevalence of T2DM in Fiji is projected to continue increasing, driven by rising obesity, with consequences for premature mortality and life expectancy.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Fatty Acid Research and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Diabetes

Volume 8, Issue 4, pp. 533-543

DOI: 10.1111/1753-0407.12326

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