Population-level effects of the national diabetes prevention programme (FIN-D2D) on the body weight, the waist circumference, and the prevalence of obesity

• Main Authors: Ebeling Tapani (Author), Vanhala Mauno (Author), Puolijoki Hannu (Author), Oksa Heikki (Author), Saaristo Timo (Author), Salopuro Titta M (Author), Niskanen Leo (Author), Tuomilehto Jaakko (Author), Uusitupa Matti (Author), Peltonen Markku (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The implementation project of the national diabetes prevention programme in Finland, FIN-D2D, was carried out in primary health care in the area of five hospital districts during 2003-2007.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p&...