2016
DOI: 10.1111/1753-0407.12497
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Diabetes mellitus prevalence is increasing in South Asians but is stable in Chinese living in Singapore and Mauritius

Abstract: Despite different socioeconomic settings in Singapore and Mauritius, we observed rising diabetes prevalence among South Asians but stable prevalence in Chinese in both countries. This provides further evidence that ethnicity contributes to the development of diabetes, and that there should be an increased emphasis on future prevention strategies targeting South Asian populations in these countries.

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“…A 1.5 fold higher risk was seen in those exposed during early gestation. Sequelae of famines related to World War II were also documented in Ukraine [ 6 ] and some Asian countries during occupation, possibly contributing to their actual diabetes epidemic [ 16 ]. Among the many possible mechanisms are changes in DNA methylation of genes involved in growth, inflammation, glucose and lipid metabolism that occur as a result of in utero malnutrition, as reported in the Dutch Famine, with even time and sex-specific effects [ 17 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A 1.5 fold higher risk was seen in those exposed during early gestation. Sequelae of famines related to World War II were also documented in Ukraine [ 6 ] and some Asian countries during occupation, possibly contributing to their actual diabetes epidemic [ 16 ]. Among the many possible mechanisms are changes in DNA methylation of genes involved in growth, inflammation, glucose and lipid metabolism that occur as a result of in utero malnutrition, as reported in the Dutch Famine, with even time and sex-specific effects [ 17 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There have also been reports of a higher prevalence of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in people of South Asian ethnicity in Singapore, Fiji, and Guyana, although the number of studies has been fewer. [14][15][16][17][18] Elevated diabetes and cardiovascular risks in South Asians are derived from several nonmodifiable and modifiable risk factors (Figure 1).…”
Section: What Drives Vascular Disease and Ckd In South Asians?mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…(Kalan Farmanfarma et al, 2020) Wilayah Asia seperti negara Singapura, prevalensi DM lebih kuat di Cina daripada Asia Selatan yang diakibatkan oleh obesitas. (Tan et al, 2017) Di Indonesia, tingkat prevalensi DM diperkirakan berdasarkan usia dan sumber diagnosis menemukan 34.767 yang mengalami DM yang melaporkan diri sekitar 2,3% dan meningkat seiring bertambahnya usia. Proporsi kasus DM yang belum terdiagnosis jauh lebih tinggi pada kelompok usia muda.…”
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