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Type 2 diabetes mellitus in Papua New Guinea--an historical perspective.
Papua and New Guinea medical journal - 1 Jan 2000
Ogle G D
Abstract excerpt
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is an increasing problem in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Five dominant themes emerge from the literature on diabetes in PNG: 1) The concept of the 'thrifty genotype' predisposing Papua New Guineans, like many other traditional populations, to type 2 diabetes, 2) Some coastal ethnic groups (particularly with Wanigelans and Tolais) appear to be more predisposed than others, 3) Prevalence of type...
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