Type 2 diabetes in South Asians: similarities and differences with white Caucasian and other populations

Gujral, Unjali P and Pradeepa, R and Weber, Mary Beth and Narayan, K M V and Mohan, V (2013) Type 2 diabetes in South Asians: similarities and differences with white Caucasian and other populations. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1281 (1). p. 51. ISSN 00778923

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Abstract

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.While all ethnic groups are affected, the prevalence of T2DM in South Asians, both in their home countries and abroad, is extremely high and is continuing to rise rapidly. Innate biological susceptibilities coupled with rapid changes in physical activity, diet, and other lifestyle behaviors are contributing factors propelling the increased burden of disease in this population. The large scope of this problem calls for investigations into the cause of increased susceptibility and preventative efforts at both the individual and population level that are aggressive, culturally sensitive, and start early. In this review, we outline the biological and environmental factors that place South Asians at elevated risk for T2DM, compared with Caucasian and other ethnic groups.

Item Type:Article
Official URL/DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2012.06838.x
Uncontrolled Keywords:type 2 diabetes mellitus; South Asians; prevalence; ethnic comparison
Subjects:Diabetology > Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Diabetes
Divisions:Department of Epidemiology
Department of Diabetology
ID Code:669
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Deposited On:17 May 2013 10:28
Last Modified:17 May 2013 10:28

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