Diabetus Mellitus and urbanization

• Published in: Dialogo (Constanţa) Vol. 4; no. 2; pp. 84 - 92
• Main Authors: Docu-Axelerad, Any, Docu-Axelerad, Daniel, Damian, Mirela, Oltean, Antoanela
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: EDIS- Publishing Institution of the University of Zilina 2017
• Subjects: Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life; Body Mass Index; obesity; fastfood restaurant

Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common diseases, causing significant mortality and morbidity worldwide (1). Type 2 diabetes, obesity and hyperlipidemia have been traditionally considered as diseases of affluence. The contribution of dietary practices and lifestyle factors are crucial: e.g. over...