Diabetes and migrants : the role of vitamin D
Document type: mthesis
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Abstract:
Migrant populations in western societies like The Netherlands have a higher prevalence of diabetes compared to the native population. The overall objective of this thesis is to find support for the hypothesis that vitamin D deficiency plays a contributing role in the high prevalence of diabetes among migrant populations in The Netherlands in order to outline possible recommendations regarding vitamin D supplementation and lifestyle-measures.
Authors:
Klinkenbijl, O.
Country:
Netherlands
Category:
Research
Department:
Development, Policy and Practice
Institute:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Keywords:
health
,
health services
,
disease prevention and control
,
migration
Language:
eng
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Organization:
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
PAGE:
ix, 64
Place:
Amsterdam
Publisher:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute [etc.]
Year:
2011
Region:
Western Europe
Right:
© 2011 Klinkenbijl
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Title:
Diabetes and migrants : the role of vitamin D
Training:
Master in International Health (MIH)