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Cardiometabolic Profile and Outcomes in Migrant Populations: A Review of Comparative Evidence from Migrants in Europe in Relation to Their Country of Origin.

Diana SagastumeIrene SieroElly MertensJosé L Peñalvo
Published in: Current cardiology reports (2022)
Studies assessing the impact of migration by comparing migrating populations and the population of origin on diabetes and adiposity outcomes have gained interest. So far, the available evidence is highly heterogeneous to inform public health strategies in the receiving countries. We recommend further research including a more robust methodology and in-depth characterization of the migrant populations.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • type diabetes
  • glycemic control
  • genetic diversity
  • insulin resistance
  • optical coherence tomography
  • adipose tissue
  • weight gain
  • body mass index
  • skeletal muscle