Obesity and Diabetes

Findings from University of Illinois broaden understanding of obesity and diabetes

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, January 5th, 2009

Researchers in the United States conducted a study "To examine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in Illinois and associated risk factors to document emerging problems as a basis for preventive and/or therapeutic interventions. The 2005 Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data were analyzed for prevalence rates and relative risk (RR) of risk factors of MS. Illinois."

"Representative sample of 5077 noninstitutionalized Illinoisans aged >= 18. Presence of diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, angina, and obesity; and adequate fruit/vegetable intake; adequated daily physical activity, routine consumption of calcium-rich foods; smoking; and...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2009-01-05)

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