Prevalence of diabetes mellitus and its risk factors among the suburban population of Northwest Nigeria
>Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) was previously considered to be rare in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the prevalence is on the increase mainly because of urbanization and changes in lifestyle.Aim: The aim of our study was to determine the prevalence of DM and its correlates in the suburban pop...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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Series: | Sahel Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2017;volume=20;issue=4;spage=168;epage=172;aulast=Sabir |