Prevalence and Risk Factors for Neuropathy in a Canadian First Nation Community
Loading...
Author(s)
Citation for Previous Publication
Bruce, S. & Young, T. K. (2008). Prevalence and risk factors for neuropathy in a Canadian First Nation community. Diabetes Care, 31(9), 1837-1841. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc08-0278
Link to Related Item
<https://v2.sherpa.ac.uk/id/publication/4054>
Abstract
Description
"Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for diabetic neuropathy in a Canadian First Nation population. Research design and methods: This was a community-based screening study of 483 adults. Measures included glucose, A1C, cholesterol, triglycerides, homocysteine, hypertension, waist circumference, height, weight, and foot examinations. Neuropathy was defined as loss of protective sensation determined through application of a 10-g monofilament." (as cited in abstract)
Item Type
http://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501 http://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85
Alternative
Other License Text / Link
Subject/Keywords
Language
en
Location
Manitoba
Ontario
Ontario