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Diabetes and Associated Cardiovascular Complications in American IndiansAlaskan Natives: A Review of Risks and Prevention Strategies
Joint Authors
Poudel, Anil
Zhou, Joseph Yi
Story, Darren
Li, Lixin
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-09-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of death in the U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Natives (AI/ANs), who comprise only 2% of the total population.
The AI/AN population has a high prevalence of DM in adults aged 20 years or older and is developing DM at a younger age than the general U.S.
population.
DM is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), and mortality from CVD is higher in AI/ANs than the general population, as is the prevalence of stroke and 1-year poststroke mortality for both genders when compared to non-Hispanic whites.
A genome-wide scan found a number of chromosome linkages in the AI/AN population that suggest that genetic factors may contribute to their high risk of DM and CVD.
Importantly, studies also suggest that in addition to race/ethnicity, cultural norms and historic conditions play important roles in the prevalence of DM and CVD in this population.
Therefore, multiple factors should be taken into consideration when establishing prevention programs to decrease the prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and CVD incidence among adults and children in the AI/AN population.
Prevention programs should focus on behavioral risk factors and lifestyle changes like encouraging smoking cessation, healthy diet, and increased physical activity while taking into consideration cultural, economic, and geographic factors.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Poudel, Anil& Zhou, Joseph Yi& Story, Darren& Li, Lixin. 2018. Diabetes and Associated Cardiovascular Complications in American IndiansAlaskan Natives: A Review of Risks and Prevention Strategies. Journal of Diabetes Research،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1183370
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Poudel, Anil…[et al.]. Diabetes and Associated Cardiovascular Complications in American IndiansAlaskan Natives: A Review of Risks and Prevention Strategies. Journal of Diabetes Research No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Poudel, Anil& Zhou, Joseph Yi& Story, Darren& Li, Lixin. Diabetes and Associated Cardiovascular Complications in American IndiansAlaskan Natives: A Review of Risks and Prevention Strategies. Journal of Diabetes Research. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1183370
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1183370