Food consumption, type 2 diabetes mellitus and weight status among adults in the Lingwala Health Zone, Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Food consumption, type 2 diabetes mellitus and weight status among adults in the Lingwala Health Zone, Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo

# Background With the epidemiological transition, non-communicable diseases are now a major problem, including in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the population's eating habits are constantly changing, with obesity and hyperglycemia in increase. This study aimed to examine the asso...

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Main Authors:	Marthe Sikayako Kikwayabo, Théophane Kekemb Bukele, Bavon Mupenda
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	International Society of Global Health 2023-11-01
Series:	Journal of Global Health Economics and Policy
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.52872/001c.124463
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