Diabetes and urbanization in the Omani population: an analysis of national survey data

• Main Authors: Jemiai Nadia (Author), Allin Sara (Author), Al-Moosa Siba (Author), Al-Lawati Jawad (Author), Mossialos Elias (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Oman is high and appears to be rising. Rising rates of diabetes and associated risk factors have been observed in populations undergoing epidemiological transition and urbanization. A previous stu...