The global NIDDM epidemic
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Global Epidemic Obesity
Almost all countries are facing obesity endemic, although great variation exists between and within countries. Sedentary lifestyle and high fat (high caloric) diet have increased globally as a result of industrial, urban and mechanic changes of developing countries. Improved economic status promotes the obesity and metabolic syndrome in all age groups particularly young adults. Developing count...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Diabetologia
سال: 1996
ISSN: 0012-186X,1432-0428
DOI: 10.1007/s001250050565