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Genetic Component of Type 2 Diabetes in a Mexican Population.
Archives of medical research - 1 Oct 2016
Sánchez-Pozos Katy, Menjívar Marta
Abstract excerpt
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a complex disease caused by the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. In this regard, it has been demonstrated that Hispanics have a greater susceptibility to developing complex diseases like T2D, which has been attributed to their Amerindian component. Mexico has a wide population variety as a result of Amerindian (56-69%), European (26-41.8%) and African (1.8-6%) ancestral...
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