Prevalence and trends of the diabetes epidemic in South Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Jayawardena Ranil (Author), Ranasinghe Priyanga (Author), Byrne Nuala M (Author), Soares Mario J (Author), Katulanda Prasad (Author), Hills Andrew P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diabetes mellitus has reached epidemic proportions worldwide. South Asians are known to have an increased predisposition for diabetes which has become an important health concern in the region. We discuss the prevalence of pre-diabet...