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An Assessment of the Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes among Women in Rural Jamaica

Issue: 
Vol 61, Issue 8 (2012)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2011.166
Pages: 
809–13
Synopsis: 
Risk factors for Type 2 diabetes among women in rural Jamaica were assessed using the behavioural risk factor surveillance system (BRFSS) and body mass index (BMI). A comprehensive plan targeting women to reduce risk for Type 2 diabetes is recommended.

ABSTRACT

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Type 2 diabetes
Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
diabetes awareness campaigns
risk factors
rural Jamaican women
Journal Authors: 
GC Bryan
JA Johnson
L Dawes
C Samuel
e-Published: 08 Apr, 2013
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