Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Arabic-Speaking Countries
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The global epidemic of diabetes has not spared the Arabic-speaking countries, which have some of the highest prevalence of type II diabetes.
This is particularly true of the Arab Gulf, a conglomerate of high income, oil-producing countries where prevalence rates are the highest.
The prevalence rates among adults of the Arabic speaking countries as a whole range between 4%–21%, with the lowest being in Somalia and the highest in Kuwait.
As economic growth has accelerated, so has the movement of the populations to urban centers where people are more likely to adopt lifestyles that embrace increased high-calorie food consumption and sedentary lifestyles.
These factors likely contribute to the increased prevalence of obesity and diabetes in the Arabic speaking countries.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Badran, Mohammad& Laher, Ismail. 2012. Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Arabic-Speaking Countries. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Badran, Mohammad& Laher, Ismail. Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Arabic-Speaking Countries. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Badran, Mohammad& Laher, Ismail. Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Arabic-Speaking Countries. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-506692