Diabetes and lipid screening among patients in primary care: A cohort study
Open Access
- 30 January 2008
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Health Services Research
- Vol. 8 (1) , 25
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-8-25
Abstract
Obesity is associated with increased cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus. Guidelines call for intensified glucose and lipid screening among overweight and obese patients. Data on compliance with these guidelines are scarce. The purpose of this study was to assess rates of diabetes and lipid screening in primary care according to demographic variables and weight status.Keywords
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