Prevention and control of diabetes in Pacific people

BMJ. 2003 Aug 23;327(7412):437-9. doi: 10.1136/bmj.327.7412.437.

Abstract

Diabetes is a major problem worldwide. Among Pacific people, prevention and control of diabetes lies in counteracting rapid changes in lifestyle and must take account of political and economic factors and social structure

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Mellitus / ethnology
  • Diabetes Mellitus / prevention & control*
  • Diet
  • Exercise
  • Health Promotion
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Pacific Islands / ethnology
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Risk Factors
  • Weight Loss