The Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus 2e (Hardcover, 2nd Edition)

The first edition of this book gained recognition as the definitive textbook of diabetes epidemiology. The second edition builds on this success, gathering recent information on international trends and data for diabetes mellitus. In particular, the book highlights the dramatic rise of Type 2 diabetes in children, adolescents and the elderly throughout the world.One new section features prevention and screening of both Type1 and Type 2 diabetes. Other new chapters cover the epidemiology of obesity and the impact of nutrition, and review available guidelines for better worldwide glycemic control. Future challenges, including the effects of antipsychotic treatment and HIV infection and therapy on diabetes, are also addressed.All chapters have been completely revised and updated, covering: definitions, classification and risk factors for diabetesnew evidence for screening and prevention of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetesepidemiology of complications and associated risk factorseconomic aspects: the direct and indirect costs of diabetes.

"The Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus" fills the need for a current compendium of diabetes epidemiology in the tradition of the first monumental text of the late Kelly West. It is essential reading for general practitioners, diabetologists, clinical endocrinologists, cardiologists, epidemiologists, nurses, dieticians, and other diabetes care providers, as well as health care decision makers.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2008
First published:	November 2008
Authors:	JM Ekoe
Dimensions:	251 x 194 x 46mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	720
Edition:	2nd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-470-01727-2
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Epidemiology & medical statistics Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Endocrinology > Diabetes Promotions
LSN:	0-470-01727-9
Barcode:	9780470017272

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