Causes of insulin resistance in childhood.

Abstract excerpt

The increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes worldwide is causing concern. Genetic and environmental influences have been put forward to explain the origins of this disease, but perhaps the most convincing contributory factor is high body weight. The authors review the literature on the subject to identify some of the predisposing factors influencing healthcare practitioners' concerns about the issue.

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