Increasing prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in all ethnic groups in Mauritius

2004106 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Stefan Söderberg · Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Paul Zimmet · Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Jaakko Tuomilehto · University of Helsinki

Maximilian de Courten · Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Gary K. Dowse · Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Pierrot Chitson · Ministry of Health and Quality of Life

H. Gareeboo

Abstract

In this study, we report an increasing prevalence of diabetes over an 11-year period in Mauritius. This increase was seen in both sexes, and in all age and ethnic groups, and was mainly due to an increase in the numbers of those with known diabetes.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Genetic Associations and Epidemiology Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetic Medicine

Volume 22, Issue 1, pp. 61-68

DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2005.01366.x

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