Prevalence and risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus: findings from a universal screening feasibility program in Lima, Peru

• Main Authors: Gloria T. Larrabure-Torrealva (Author), Stephanie Martinez (Author), Miguel Angel Luque-Fernandez (Author), Sixto E. Sanchez (Author), Pedro A. Mascaro (Author), Hugo Ingar (Author), Walter Castillo (Author), Rina Zumaeta (Author), Mirtha Grande (Author), Vicky Motta (Author), Percy Pacora (Author), Bizu Gelaye (Author), Michelle A. Williams (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a global public health concern with potential implications for the health of a mother and her offspring. However, data on the prevalence and risk factors of GDM in Latin America are scarce. The study was designed to estimate the prevalence o...