The Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus: An International Perspective - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 047197448X ISBN 13: 9780471974482

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 2001

Synopsis

This book focuses on the geographical aspects of the epidemiology of diabetes. It examines such diverse populations throughout the world, including American Indians, Latin America, Africa, China, Japan, and the Middle East. The authors also provide a thorough examination of the economic costs of the disease.

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Review:

"One hopes that this is just the first edition of what will become the definitive textbook in the field." (British Medical Journal, 6 April 2002) 

"...an extremely welcome, timely and important compilation..." (Diabetes / Metabolism, July/August 2002)

"...a welcome and innovative addition to the lamentable few texts available on the subject..." (Int Jnl of Epidemiology, Vol.31, No.4, 2002)

"...Let us hope that this book will contribute to change our attitude..." (Acta Cardiologica, October 2002)

"...This book provides an excellet update on aetiological aspects in Type 1 as well as Type 2 diabetes .... the editors have done a very good job." (Diabetologia, January 2003)

"...a good primer for clinicians and researchers..." (TRENDS in Endocrinology and Metabolism)

From the Back Cover:

This seminal work brings together, for the first time, information on international trends and data for diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes is on the increase throughout both the developed and developing world. Currently there are approximately 150 million people with diabetes worldwide, mainly Type 2 diabetes, and it is possible that as many as half of the cases have not been diagnosed. These numbers are likely to increase over the next 25 years.

This text takes an international look at the epidemiology of diabetes, focusing primarily on geographical aspects of the disease. Topics covered include:

• Etiological factors and time trends
• Definitions and evidence for prevention
• Caucasian populations
• Non–Caucasian populations
• Associated risk factors and complications
• Implications

The Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus: An International Perspective is essential reading for every diabetologist, clinical endocrinologist, epidemiologist and all the members of the diabetes specialist team.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 047197448X
• ISBN 13: 9780471974482
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 454
• Editor: Ekoé Jean Marie, Zimmet Paul, Williams Rhys