In this review, we discuss the impact of migration on the incidence and prevalence of obesity
and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in different ethnic groups and populations. We also …

Background Kuwait is amongst countries in the Gulf region with high income economy.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one in five adults in the Gulf region is …

ObjectivesTo review data on the prevalence, causes and health consequences of obesity in
South Africa and propose interventions to prevent and treat obesity and related outcomes …

Aims To determine the prevalence of and risk factors for diabetes mellitus and examine its
diagnosis and management in the study communities. Methods This is a population-based …

Background The prevalence and risk factors for diabetes in Ghana vary from location to
location, yet no study has been conducted to quantitatively synthesize the available studies …

Abstract The share of North African immigrants in Europe is growing continuously. In this
review, we aimed to systematically analyse and describe the literature on weight status and …

Objectives To assess the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of diabetes and to
examine the relationship of obesity with raised blood glucose in the slums of N airobi, K …

Objectives To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among patients with type
2 diabetes who are attending diabetes clinics in northern Tanzania. Results In total 227 type …

Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the rising prevalence of overweight,
obesity and non-communicable diseases co-exists with the high burden of under-nutrition …

Abstract The Africa Region (AFR), where diabetes was once rare, has witnessed a surge in
the condition. Estimates for type 1 diabetes suggest that about 39,000 people suffer from the …