A novel research framework for identifying the social factors and cultural determinants of diabetes in urban areas

Abstract

Purpose The increase in type 2 diabetes in urban areas provides complex challenges that call for a new research approach. We present a novel research framework (the Diabetes Vulnerability Assessment) for assessing factors... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. David Napier (University College London, Department of Anthropology)
  2. John Nolan (Steno Diabetes Center)
  3. Anna-Maria Volkmann (University College London, Department of Anthropology)
  4. Louise Hesseldal (Novo Nordisk A/S)
  5. Niels Lund (Novo Nordisk A/S)

Topic Areas

I. Urbanization AND Health: what interactions? 1.1 New paradigms, concepts, methods, and t , II. Urban Health at the intersection of urban environment, social determinants and places

Session

PBAIC-O-01 » Place Based Actions to Prevent Disease and Promote Health In Cities (10:30 - Sunday, 3rd April, TBA)

Paper

Abstract_ISUH_Conference_2016_VAFinal.docx

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