The Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus: An International Perspective

Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

The Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus: An International Perspective

Editor(s): Jean-Marie Ekoé, Paul Zimmet, Rhys Williams

Published Online: 3 JAN 2002

Print ISBN: 9780471974482

Online ISBN: 9780470846421

DOI: 10.1002/0470846429

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This book focuses on the geographical aspects of the epidemiology of diabetes. It examines such diverse populations throughout the world, including American Indians, Latin America, Africa, China, Japan, and the Middle East. The authors also provide a thorough examination of the economic costs of the disease.

Table of contents

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      Front Matter and Index (pages i–xi)

    1. Chapter 1

      Introduction (pages 1–3)

      Jean-Marie Ekoé, Rhys Williams and Paul Zimmet

  3. Part I: Definitions and Evidence for Prevention

    1. Chapter 2

      The Clinical Syndrome and the Biochemical Definition (pages 5–10)

      Jean-Marie Ekoé and Paul Zimmet

    2. Chapter 3

      Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnosis and Classification (pages 11–29)

      Jean-Marie Ekoé and Paul Zimmet

    3. Chapter 4a

      Prevention of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (pages 31–40)

      Jay S. Skyler, Alberto Pugliese, Carlos Bernal and Jennifer B. Marks

    4. Chapter 4b

      Epidemiology, Evidence for Prevention: Type 2 Diabetes (pages 41–49)

      Paul Zimmet, M. de Courten, Allison M. Hodge and J. Tuomilehto

    5. Chapter 5

      Methodology for Physical Activity Assessment (pages 51–61)

      Edward W. Gregg and Andrea M. Kriska

  4. Part II: Caucasian Populations

    1. Chapter 6

      Ascertainment, Prevalence, Incidence and Temporal Trends (pages 63–70)

      Rhys Williams

    2. Chapter 7a

      Type 1 Diabetes: Global Epidemiology (pages 71–102)

      Marjatta Karvonen, A. Sekikawa, R. LaPorte, J. Tuomilehto and Eva Tuomilehto-Wolf

    3. Chapter 7b

      Type 1 Diabetes: Prediction Based on the Genetic-Epidemiological Facts in the 90s (pages 103–112)

      Anders Green and Kirsten O. Kyvik

    4. Chapter 7c

      Type 1 Diabetes: Atypical Diabetes in Young People Across the World (pages 113–131)

      Rebecca B. Lipton

    5. Chapter 8a

      Type 2 Diabetes: Aetiology and Environmental Factors (pages 133–140)

      Jim Mann and Monika Toeller

    6. Chapter 8b

      Type 2 Diabetes: Genetic Factors (pages 141–153)

      Gilberto Velho and Philippe Froguel

  5. Part III: Non-Caucasian Populations

    1. Chapter 9a

      Non-Caucasian North American Populations: African Americans (pages 155–179)

      Mary Ann Banerji and Harold Lebovitz

    2. Chapter 9b

      Non-Caucasian North American Populations: Native Americans (pages 181–194)

      K. M. Venkat Narayan, Robert G. Nelson, Robert L. Hanson, David J. Pettitt and William C. Knowler

    3. Chapter 10

      Mexico (pages 195–204)

      Israel Lerman-Garber, Francisco J. Gómez-Pérez and Ricardo Quibrera-Infante

    4. Chapter 11

      Latin America (pages 205–215)

      Laércio Joel Franco and Sandra Roberta Gouvea Ferreira

    5. Chapter 12

      The Middle East (pages 217–223)

      Hilary King, Gojka Roglic and Ala'din Alwan

    6. Chapter 13

      Africa (pages 225–232)

      Ayesha A. Motala, Mahomed A.K. Omar and Fraser J. Pirie

    7. Chapter 14

      South East Asia (pages 233–238)

      A. Ramachandran, V. Mohan, B.A.K. Khalid and A. Vichayanrat

    8. Chapter 15

      Pacific Island Populations (pages 239–245)

      Daniel J. McCarty and Paul Zimmet

    9. Chapter 16

      China (pages 247–251)

      Peter H. Bennett, Gungwei Li and Pan Xiaoren

    10. Chapter 17

      Japan (pages 253–260)

      Naoko Tajima, M. Matsushima, S. Baba and Y. Goto

  6. Part IV: Associated Risk Factors and Complications

    1. Chapter 18

      Malnutrition-related Diabetes Mellitus: Myth or Reality? (pages 261–272)

      Jean-Marie Ekoé and J. Shipp

    2. Chapter 19

      Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity (pages 273–283)

      Allison M. Hodge, Veronica R. Collins, Paul Zimmet and Gary K. Dowse

    3. Chapter 20

      Epidemiology of the Insulin Resistance Syndrome (pages 285–300)

      Beverley Balkau and Eveline Eschwége

    4. Chapter 21a

      Long-term Complications: Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease (pages 301–318)

      Elizabeth Barrett-Connor and Kalevi Pyörälä

    5. Chapter 21b

      Long-term Complications: Diabetes, Stroke and Lower Extremity Arterial Disease (pages 319–325)

      Elizabeth Barrett-Connor and Kalevi Pyörälä

    6. Chapter 21c

      Long-term Complications: Diabetic Neuropathy (pages 327–336)

      Andrew J.M. Boulton

    7. Chapter 21d

      Long-term Complications: Diabetic Nephropathy (pages 337–347)

      Knut Borch-Johnsen

    8. Chapter 21e

      Long-term Complications: Diabetic Retinopathy (pages 349–368)

      Catherine A. McCarty, C. Alex Harper and Hugh R. Taylor

    9. Chapter 22

      Diabetes Mortality (pages 369–379)

      Timothy A. Welborn

  7. Part V: Implications

    1. Chapter 23

      Economic Costs (pages 381–397)

      Thomas J. Songer

    2. Chapter 24

      Diabetes Field Surveys: Theory and Practical Aspects (pages 399–423)

      Gary K. Dowse

    3. Chapter 25

      The United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study: An Epidemiological Perspective (pages 425–429)

      Paul Zimmet, M. Cohen and Jean-Marie Ekoé

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