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Diabetes and Related Metabolic Conditions in an Aboriginal Cree Community of Quebec, Canada

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the prevalence of type 2 diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome according to International Diabetes Federation criteria in the First Nations Cree community of Mistissini, Quebec. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 172 adults was performed as part of a broader regional environmental study.

Authors

Chateau-Degat M-L; Pereg D; Egeland GM; Nieboer E; Bonnier-Viger Y; Laouan-Sidi EA; Dannenbaum D; Dewailly E

Journal

Canadian Journal of Diabetes, Vol. 33, No. 3, pp. 156–162

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

2009

DOI

10.1016/s1499-2671(09)33006-3

ISSN

1499-2671