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Understanding the impact of five major determinants of health (genetics, biology, behavior, psychology, society/environment) on type 2 diabetes in U.S. Hispanic/Latino families: Mil Familias - a cohort study.
BMC endocrine disorders - 6 Jan 2020
Morales Jessikah, Glantz Namino, Larez Arianna, Bevier Wendy, Conneely Mary, Fan Ludi, Reed Beverly, Alatorre Carlos, Paczkowski Rosirene, Ahmed Tamim, Mackenzie Andrew, Duncan Ian, Kerr David
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In the United States (U.S.), the prevalence of both diagnosed and undiagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) is nearly twice as high among Mexican-origin Hispanic/Latino adults compared to non-Hispanic Whites. Rates of diabetes-related complications, e.g., acute stroke and end-stage renal disease, are also higher among Hispanic/Latino adults compared to their non-Hispanic/Latino White counterparts. Beyond...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
- Biomarkers
- Child
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Family
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies