Cited by 2,200Obesity, Physical Activity, DietDiabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsGlobal Public Health Policies and Epidemiology

Obesity and Diabetes in the Developing World — A Growing Challenge

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Hossain, Parvez, Kawar, Bisher, El Nahas, Meguid·2007·New England Journal of Medicine

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Propelling an upsurge in cases of diabetes and hypertension is the growing prevalence of overweight and obesity. Drs. Parvez Hossain, Bisher Kawar, and Meguid El Nahas write that preventing obesity, diabetes, and hypertension will require fundamental social and political changes.

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Authors
Hossain, P., Kawar, B., & El Nahas, M.
Affiliations
Sheffield Kidney Institute (GB)
Venue
New England Journal of Medicine
Published
2007-01-18
Volume
356
Issue
3
Pages
213-215
ISSN
  • 0028-4793 (ISSN-L)
  • 1533-4406
OpenAlex
W2171233986
Cited by
2,200
References
5
Citations by year
2026: 22 · 2025: 48 · 2024: 72 · 2023: 86 · 2022: 102 · 2021: 91 · 2020: 98 · 2019: 108 · 2018: 89 · 2017: 117 · 2016: 123 · 2015: 155 · 2014: 163 · 2013: 212 · 2012: 165
FWCI
134.89
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • New England Journal of Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
Keywords
obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, overweight, developing countries, non-communicable disease prevention, social determinants of health, public health policy
MeSH terms
Developing Countries, Diabetes Mellitus, Humans, Obesity

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