Abstract
This paper summarises the rising diabetes burden among Asians living in New Zealand. The
diabetes prevalence among Asians world-wide has increased over the years with increasing
lifestyle change, particularly with urbanisation. The proportion of Asians in New Zealand is
increasing at a rapid pace, yet studies on prevalence of known and undiagnosed diabetes
among Asians, diabetes risk factors and complication rates remain limited. Studies to date,
compared with those elsewhere, suggest that prevalence rates are in upwards transition.
There is an urgent need for closer surveillance of diabetes among Asians.
diabetes prevalence among Asians world-wide has increased over the years with increasing
lifestyle change, particularly with urbanisation. The proportion of Asians in New Zealand is
increasing at a rapid pace, yet studies on prevalence of known and undiagnosed diabetes
among Asians, diabetes risk factors and complication rates remain limited. Studies to date,
compared with those elsewhere, suggest that prevalence rates are in upwards transition.
There is an urgent need for closer surveillance of diabetes among Asians.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Prevention, protection and promotion: Proceedings of the Second International Asian Health and Wellbeing Conference |
Editors | S. Tse, E. Hoque, K. Rasanathan, M. Chatterji, R. Wee, S. Garg, & Y. Ratnasabapa |
Place of Publication | Online |
Publisher | University of Auckland |
Pages | 237-244 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | International Asian Health and Wellbeing Conference 2008 - Auckland New Zealand Duration: 1 Jan 2008 → … |
Conference
Conference | International Asian Health and Wellbeing Conference 2008 |
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Period | 1/01/08 → … |
Other | November 11 2008 |