Epidemiology of diabetes among Asians in New Zealand

Grace Joshy, D Simmons

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    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.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationPrevention, protection and promotion: Proceedings of the Second International Asian Health and Wellbeing Conference
    EditorsS. Tse, E. Hoque, K. Rasanathan, M. Chatterji, R. Wee, S. Garg, & Y. Ratnasabapa
    Place of PublicationOnline
    PublisherUniversity of Auckland
    Pages237-244
    Publication statusPublished - 2007
    EventInternational Asian Health and Wellbeing Conference 2008 - Auckland New Zealand
    Duration: 1 Jan 2008 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Asian Health and Wellbeing Conference 2008
    Period1/01/08 → …
    OtherNovember 11 2008

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