Genetics of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in African Americans
Obesity and type 2 diabetes are highly prevalent and lead to significant morbidity and mortality. In the United States, the impact of these conditions may be worse on historically underserved minorities, particularly African Americans. Genetic ancestry and differences in physiology are unlikely to b...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Obesity |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/396416 |