Prevalence of Diabetes and Impaired Fasting Glucose in the Adult Population of Iran

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Authors

Alireza Esteghamati · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Mohamad Mehdi Gouya · Middle East Liver Disease Center

Mehrshad Abbasi · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Alireza Delavari · Middle East Liver Disease Center

Siamak Alikhani · Middle East Liver Disease Center

Farishid Alaedini · Middle East Liver Disease Center

Afshin Safaie

Abstract

The high prevalence of diabetes in working-age adults is an ominous sign for this developing nation. As the relatively young Iranian population ages in the future and urbanization continues or accelerates, the prevalence of diabetes will likely escalate.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Diabetes Management and Education Chronic Disease Management Strategies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 31, Issue 1, pp. 96-98

DOI: 10.2337/dc07-0959

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