Canada: Diabetes Levels In Canadian Inuit Similar To Those In General Population

Canada: Diabetes Levels In Canadian Inuit Similar To Those In General Population   Canadian Inuit are not protected from the health consequences of obesity, contrary to previous knowledge, and their diabetes levels are similar to those in the general population, according to an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).   Comprehensive data for Canadian Inuit are lacking, but diabetes rates among Inuit in Alaska and Greenland have been increasing and are comparable to rates in the...

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